Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-01-24). Hazards: choking, non compliance. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12093 |
| Published | 2012-01-24 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Baby Rattles |
| Products | Infant Rattles |
| Firm named in the title | Lee Carter Co. |
| Firms | Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4. |
Description
The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside. They measure about 4 1/2 inches long. "Made in Mexico" and "Lee Carter Company" are printed on a tag on a purple plastic loop at the end of the rattle's handle.
Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from infants and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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