Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-03-03). Hazards: choking. About 14,000 units in the US and 14,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11151 |
| Published | 2011-03-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Baby Rattles |
| Products | OBall Links & Mini Rattles™ |
| Firm named in the title | Rhino Toys |
| Firms | Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2010 through December 2010 for about $8. |
Description
This recall involves infant rattles called OBall Links & Mini Rattles™. The soft plastic OBall is 2 1/2 inches in diameter and has beads inside a small plastic bubble that make the rattle sound. The OBall is attached to a 7 1/2 inch soft plastic chain by C-shaped plastic links on both ends. "OBall" is stamped into the top of the plastic chain.
Hazard
The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from children and contact Rhino Toys to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Rhino Toys has received one report of a broken C-link. No injuries have been reported.
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