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Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: April 26, 2012 Initiated: April 26, 2012 #12161

Product Description

This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.

Reason for Recall

The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Manhattan-Group-Recalls-Baby-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.. Units affected: About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12161.

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