CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2008
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. recalled The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with b….
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. in May 15, 2008. Reason: The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young…. Remedy: Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store wher…. Verify recall #08268 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young….
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- May 15, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08268 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 recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned.
Reason for recall
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08268 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| 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 take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manh…
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