CPSC recall · Reported October 31, 2001
CPSC, Sassy Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
The CPSC recalled The rattles involved in the recall include: "Lily Pad Rattle" - A green frog with four pl….
CPSC, Sassy Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 31, 2001. Reason: The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to …. Verify recall #02030 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children..
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- agency class
- October 31, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02030 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.
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Product description
The rattles involved in the recall include: "Lily Pad Rattle" - A green frog with four plastic legs and a multi-colored belly. "Bitty Kitty Rattle" - A clear, plastic tube filled with beads connects a purple, cat-like face to a purple ball. Three plastic pieces encircle the plastic tube and make a rattle sound when shaken. "This Little Piggy Rattle" - A pink pig-like face is connected to a green ball by a yellow and pink arm and a blue arm. Beads inside the green ball make a rattle sound when shaken. "Goo Goo Goldfish" - A multi-colored fish with pink lips, an orange fin, and a clear, plastic tube that connects the head to the tail. Beads inside the tube make a rattle sound when shaken. "Smoochie Poochie Rattle" - A blue, puppy-like face with green spotted ears is connected to a blue and green spotted body. Five plastic pieces encircle the body and make a rattle sound when shaken. "Crinkly Crown Dragon Rattle" - A green dragon with a scaled, curved tail. Three blue ridges protrude from the dragon's back. A caretag attached to the head of each rattle reads in part, "Sassy" and "1999 Made in China." Rattles with the same appearance but embroidered eyes are not involved in this recall.
Reason for recall
The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to Sassy to receive a free replacement toy. Consumers should call Sassy for information on how to receive the replacement toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02030 |
| Date reported | October 31, 2001 |
| Date initiated | October 31, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 455,000 |
| 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 immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to Sassy to receive a free replacement toy.…
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