CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
⚠️ The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- March 22, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle
- Retailers
- Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles, from November 1998 through December 1999, for about $14.
Additional details
The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY."
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
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