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Product recall · CPSCMay 15, 2008Serious
Manhattan Group Infant Rattles
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, 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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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.manhattantoy.com
The product
The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,000
- Recall date
- May 15, 2008
- Brand
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 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 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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