Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 14083
Affected scope: About 1,900

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves donut-shaped polyester knit fabric baby rattles with heads and arms ….

Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 22, 2014. Reason: The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and conta…. Verify recall #14083 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

None
agency class: January 22, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14083 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 donut-shaped polyester knit fabric baby rattles with heads and arms to resemble a bear, monkey and a lion. They measure about 7 inches in diameter by 2 inches thick. Sweet-ums and Midwest-CBK are printed on a hang tag on the rattles. A label sewn into the rattles has Midwest-CBK, the production date 04/2013 and the batch #:00001281 printed on it.

Reason for recall

The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for 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	14083
Date reported	January 22, 2014
Date initiated	January 22, 2014
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,900
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 recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 22, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14083.

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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