Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 11196 · announced April 14, 2011 · Midwest-cbk · 10,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations.
The hazard
The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a pom-pom detaching from the wrist rattle. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Gift stores, drug stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from June 2009 through March 2011. The wrist rattles sold for about $5 and the booties sold for about $13.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Midwest-CBK toll-free at (800) 394-4225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.