Recalls / 2018-01-25

VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

18083 · Recalled 2018-01-25 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

VTech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles		About 280,000

Parties

Manufacturer: VTech Electronics Limited
Importer: VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Distributor: VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, online at Amazon.com, zulily.com

Consumer contact

VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.

Source: CPSC recall 18083. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.