Recalls / 2004-10-21
CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
05024 · Recalled 2004-10-21 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled product is a rattle designed for children ages 3 months and up. It is approximately 5.5 inches long with a clear spiral tube in the center, containing eight yellow and purple balls inside, that travel around the spiral. The ends of the rattle are green and purple and orange and yellow. The straight center tube is blue with a shaker inside. The item number E00148 is written on the packaging.
Hazards
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Reported injuries
The firm has received one report of the spiral section of the toy coming apart. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle | About 1,600 |
Parties
- Distributor
- International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Specialty toy from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9.
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com/recall
Source: CPSC recall 05024. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.