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ChokingJune 27, 2013CPSC #13229

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
47,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.amazon.com and various other websites from October 2011 through June 2013 for between $7 and $10.

Photos

Packaged Buff Baby baby rattlesBuff Baby baby rattles
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