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ChokingDecember 4, 2013CPSC #14039

Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
8,300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall includes the Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattle. The plastic rattles have four, colored arches (red, orange, green and blue) with sliding beads on each of the arches. The arches are held together by a single string of red, white and blue elastic. The rattle arches measure about 5 inches in diameter. The product was sold with or without a box. "Manhattan Toy" is printed on one of the arches.

Hazard

The colored arches can break, creating a small part which poses a choking hazard to small children.

Injuries

Manhattan Group has received four reports of the 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 October 2013 for about $15

Photos

Manhattan Group Quixel baby rattle in product boxManhattan Group Quixel baby rattle
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