Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-06-27). Hazards: choking. About 47,500 units in the US and 9,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13229 |
| Published | 2013-06-27 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-28 |
| Product category | Baby Rattles |
| Products | Buff Baby baby rattles |
| Firm named in the title | Fred & Friends |
| Firms | Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 47,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 9,300 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00728987019098 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.amazon.com and various other websites from October 2011 through June 2013 for between $7 and $10. |
Description
This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.
Hazard
The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.
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