Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 12161 · announced April 26, 2012 · Manhattan Group · 3,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.
The hazard
The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.manhattantoy.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.