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CPSC recall · Reported May 1, 2002

CPSC, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers

The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
02154
Affected scope
About 4,600
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Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. recalled The Duckie Ring has a clear plastic tube with multi-colored balls inside that make a ratt… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers was recalled by Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. in May 1, 2002. Reason: The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young chi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the c…. Verify recall #02154 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young chi….

Moderate
severity level
May 1, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02154 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #02154) was formally reported on May 1, 2002. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 4,600.

The documented reason for this recall is: The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 4,600

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The Duckie Ring has a clear plastic tube with multi-colored balls inside that make a rattling sound. The rattle is attached to a yellow duck with an orange beak by a blue and yellow striped teether. The brand name "PRESTIGE™" is embossed on the teether. The combination rattle/teethers have model numbers 4576, 44576, and 84576, which can be found on the sewn-on label.

Reason for recall

The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 02154
Date reported May 1, 2002
Date initiated May 1, 2002
Recalling firm Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y.
Affected scope About 4,600
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 the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or r…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Duckie Ring has a clear plastic tube with multi-colored balls inside that make a rattling sound. The rattle is attached to a yellow duck with an orange beak by a blue and yellow striped teether. The brand name "PRESTIGE™" is embossed on the teether. The combination rattle/teethers have model numbers 4576, 44576, and 84576, which can be found on the sewn-on label.. Recalled by Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.y.. Units affected: About 4,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 1, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02154.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (02154) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 1, 2002. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.