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ChokingApril 26, 2012CPSC #12161

Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
3,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.

Hazard

The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Injuries

Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $15.

Photos

Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle
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