Recalls / 2013-06-27

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

13229 · Recalled 2013-06-27 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.

Hazards

The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Reported injuries

Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Buff Baby baby rattles		About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada

Parties

Distributor: Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I.
Made in: China
Sold at: Specialty toy, baby, in Canada, online at www.amazon.com, various other websites, $10.

Consumer contact

Fred & Friends toll-free at (877) 647-8644 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fredandfriends.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an email to Buffbabyrattle@fredandfriends.com.

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Source: CPSC recall 13229. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.