CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
CPSC recall 05024 · announced October 21, 2004 · International Playthings · 1,600 units affected
The product
The recalled product is a rattle designed for children ages 3 months and up. It is approximately 5.5 inches long with a clear spiral tube in the center, containing eight yellow and purple balls inside, that travel around the spiral. The ends of the rattle are green and purple and orange and yellow. The straight center tube is blue with a shaker inside. The item number E00148 is written on the packaging.
The hazard
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the spiral section of the toy coming apart. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9.
Consumer contact: Consumers should contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.