Teethers Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-07-20). Hazards: choking. About 22,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00145a |
| Published | 2000-07-20 |
| Last updated | 2000-07-20 |
| Product category | Teething Items |
| Products | Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™ teething toys |
| Firm named in the title | Manhattan Group LLC |
| Firms | Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Specialty stores and gift shops sold the teethers, from February 2000 through May 2000, for about $12. |
Description
These toys are called the Whoozit® Touch and Teethe™, and have item number WZ-450, written on the packaging. The teether has a 3-inch center face with a red nose that squeaks when pushed in. A mirror is on the reverse side of the face. Seven shapes surround the toy: two hearts, two stars, two circles and one triangle. The green triangle on the toy reads "Touch and Teethe," "Whoozit" and "Made in China."
Hazard
The teether can pull apart easily and expose small pieces. This poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchange for another toy.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of teethers coming apart and exposing small pieces. No injuries have been reported.
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