Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-24). Hazards: choking. Models: 8534. About 19,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08343 |
| Published | 2008-07-24 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Rattles |
| Products | Bright Starts Ring Rattles |
| Firm named in the title | Kids II |
| Firms | Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 19,000 |
| Model numbers | 8534 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Toy stores, mass merchandisers, and other retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 for about $2-3. |
Description
The soft toy rattle is a bee with a yellow head, ring-shaped green body, blue/green wings and purple/red antennas. Model number 8534 and date code PA8 are printed on a sewn-in label on the bee's head.
Hazard
The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.
Incidents and injuries
Kids II has received two reports of the tip of the antenna detaching from the rattle, including one report that the purple ball from the tip of the antenna was in the baby's mouth. No injuries have been reported.
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