VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 18083
Affected scope: About 280,000

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

VTech Electronics Limited, of China recalled This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. Th….

VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by VTech Electronics Limited, of China in January 25, 2018. Reason: The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full…. Verify recall #18083 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

VTech Electronics Limited, of China issued this CPSC recall-The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: January 25, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18083 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 VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.

Reason for recall

The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.

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	18083
Date reported	January 25, 2018
Date initiated	January 25, 2018
Recalling firm	VTech Electronics Limited, of China
Affected scope	About 280,000
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 stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement prod…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18083.

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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