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ChokingJanuary 22, 2014CPSC #14083

Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
1,900
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves donut-shaped polyester knit fabric baby rattles with heads and arms to resemble a bear, monkey and a lion. They measure about 7 inches in diameter by 2 inches thick. Sweet-ums and Midwest-CBK are printed on a hang tag on the rattles. A label sewn into the rattles has Midwest-CBK, the production date 04/2013 and the batch #:00001281 printed on it.

Hazard

The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of the head on a rattle detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Small gift stores from July 2013 through December 2013 for about $10.

Photos

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