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CPSC recall · Reported April 14, 2011

Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #
11196
Affected scope
More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rat… - a moderate-severity action.

Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 14, 2011. Reason: The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return t…. Verify recall #11196 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard..

Moderate
severity level
April 14, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11196 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11196) was formally reported on April 14, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada.

The documented reason for this recall is: The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard. 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 these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return th… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada

Related Recalls

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Product description

This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations.

Reason for recall

The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label.

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 11196
Date reported April 14, 2011
Date initiated April 14, 2011
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada
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 recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchas…

  • Check the recall number (11196) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations.. Units affected: More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 14, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11196.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11196) 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 April 14, 2011. 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.