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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 15, 2009Serious
Infant Rattles
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What’s wrong
The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.infantino.com
The product
The recalled Infantino Lamb and Lion Grabby Rattles™ are shaped like a lamb and lion respectively. Each has a ring-shaped body and an Infantino elliptical logo stamped on the front right foot of the animal. Rattles without tails on the animals and products with production codes of 0108 and 0508 are not affected by this recall. The production code is printed behind the ear in a dial format with the year (08) in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle (01 or 05) that indicates the month.
Details
- Units affected
- About 131,000 (This recall was first announced in Mar. 2008)
- Recall date
- January 15, 2009
- Brand
- Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Infantino has received 10 reports of the tail piece on the rattle detaching since March 2008. No injuries have been reported.
Wal-Mart, Babies “R” Us and other specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through September 2008 for between $3 and $4.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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