CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles

The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for…

Recall #: 00082
Affected scope: About 13,400

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Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.j recalled The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of ….

CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles was recalled by Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.j in March 22, 2000. Reason: The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a chokin…. Remedy: Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the …. Verify recall #00082 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.j issued this CPSC recall-The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a chokin….

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agency class: March 22, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00082 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY."

Reason for recall

The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	00082
Date reported	March 22, 2000
Date initiated	March 22, 2000
Recalling firm	Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.j
Affected scope	About 13,400
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 22, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00082.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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