Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-04-14). Hazards: choking. About 10,000 units in the US and 700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11196 |
| Published | 2011-04-14 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-05 |
| Product category | Baby Rattles |
| Products | Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties |
| Firm named in the title | Midwest-CBK |
| Firms | Midwest-CBK Inc., of Union City, Tenn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 700 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Gift stores, drug stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from June 2009 through March 2011. The wrist rattles sold for about $5 and the booties sold for about $13. |
Description
This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations.
Hazard
The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a pom-pom detaching from the wrist rattle. No injuries have been reported.
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