VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-01-25). Hazards: choking. Models: 80-184800. About 280,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18083 |
| Published | 2018-01-25 |
| Last updated | 2018-01-25 |
| Products | Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles |
| Firm named in the title | VTech |
| Firms | VTech Electronics Limited, of China (manufacturer); VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill. (importer); VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 280,000 |
| Model numbers | 80-184800 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8. |
Description
This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.
Hazard
The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
VTech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.
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