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CPSC, HandsOnToys, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles

Reported: November 28, 2001 Initiated: November 28, 2001 #02047

Product Description

The rattles were sold under the Wiggly Giggler brand name. The rattle can be shaken, stacked and rolled. The rattle is a 3-inch long tube with mushroom caps on each end. It was sold in three color combinations, green with purple caps, orange with pink caps and purple with orange caps. The rattle contains a noisemaker inside that produces a sound when the rattle is shaken. "Wiggly Giggler™" is written on the tube of the rattle. Rattles with a small number "3" imprinted in the painted circle on the base of the mushroom end cap, in the center of the four sound holes are not included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

The rattle can break and expose the noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these toy rattles away from children and contact HandsOnToys to receive a replacement toy.

Details

Units Affected
About 100,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-HandsOnToys-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Rattles

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The rattles were sold under the Wiggly Giggler brand name. The rattle can be shaken, stacked and rolled. The rattle is a 3-inch long tube with mushroom caps on each end. It was sold in three color combinations, green with purple caps, orange with pink caps and purple with orange caps. The rattle contains a noisemaker inside that produces a sound when the rattle is shaken. "Wiggly Giggler™" is written on the tube of the rattle. Rattles with a small number "3" imprinted in the painted circle on the base of the mushroom end cap, in the center of the four sound holes are not included in this recall.. Recalled by HandsOnToys, Inc. of Wilmington, Mass.. Units affected: About 100,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The rattle can break and expose the noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take these toy rattles away from children and contact HandsOnToys to receive a replacement toy.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 28, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02047.

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