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Product recall · CPSCDecember 4, 2013Serious
Manhattan Group Baby Rattles
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The colored arches can break, creating a small part which poses a choking hazard to small children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on RECALLS at the bottom of the home page for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,300 in the U.S. and 4,100 in Canada
- Recall date
- December 4, 2013
- Brand
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Manhattan Group has received four reports of the rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through October 2013 for about $15
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: “Manhattan Group Recalls Baby 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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