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Kids II Recalls Oball Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: March 2, 2017 Initiated: March 2, 2017 #17104

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

Consumers should immediately take these recalled rattles away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 680,000 (in addition, about 17,000 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 680,000 (in addition, about 17,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled rattles away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 2, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17104.