Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Recall #: 13229
Affected scope: About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.i. recalled This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like ….

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.i. in June 27, 2013. Reason: The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred…. Verify recall #13229 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.i. issued this CPSC recall-The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children..

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agency class: June 27, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13229 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 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.

Product description

This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.

Reason for recall

The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13229
Date reported	June 27, 2013
Date initiated	June 27, 2013
Recalling firm	Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.i.
Affected scope	About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 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 rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The rattle's end cap can separate, 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 contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 27, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13229.

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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