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ChokingJuly 24, 2008CPSC #08343

Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
19,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The soft toy rattle is a bee with a yellow head, ring-shaped green body, blue/green wings and purple/red antennas. Model number 8534 and date code PA8 are printed on a sewn-in label on the bee's head.

Hazard

The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.

Injuries

Kids II has received two reports of the tip of the antenna detaching from the rattle, including one report that the purple ball from the tip of the antenna was in the baby's mouth. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Toy stores, mass merchandisers, and other retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 for about $2-3.

Photos

Recalled Ring Rattle
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