CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-10-21). Hazards: choking. About 1,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05024 |
| Published | 2004-10-21 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-21 |
| Product category | Rattles |
| Products | Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle |
| Firm named in the title | International Playthings, Inc. |
| Firms | International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,600 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the spiral section of the toy coming apart. No injuries have been reported.
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