CPSC recall · Reported March 2, 2017
Kids II Recalls Oball Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Oball Rattles in pink, blue, green and orange with model number 8103….
Kids II Recalls Oball Rattles Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 2, 2017. Reason: The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled rattles away from young children and con…. Verify recall #17104 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard t….
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- agency class
- March 2, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17104 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
This recall involves Oball Rattles in pink, blue, green and orange with model number 81031 printed on the inner surface of one of the plastic discs and on the packaging. The balls have 28 finger holes and measure four inches in diameter. Embedded in the rattles are a clear plastic disc with all orange beads and two clear plastic discs with beads of varying colors on the perimeter. Only rattles with date codes T0486, T1456, T2316, T2856 and T3065 located on a small triangle on the inner surface of the rattle are included in the recall. The first three numbers represent the day of the year and the last digit represents the year of production.
Reason for recall
The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these recalled rattles away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17104 |
| Date reported | March 2, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 680,000 (in addition, about 17,000 were sold 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 rattles away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund.
- Check the recall number (17104) 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.
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