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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 18, 2007Serious
Target Baby Rattles and Ornaments for Choking Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.Target.com
The product
This recall involves plush rattles and frame ornaments sold in the "See. Spot. Save." department of Target stores. The two styles of rattles include a pink bear and a green moose. The plush animals either have a rattle inside or a plastic ring attached. The photo frame ornaments are a pink bear or green moose holding either a square or heart-shaped frame.
Details
- Units affected
- About 460,000
- Recall date
- January 18, 2007
- Brand
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Target has received 11 reports of the pompoms, eyes, nose and bows detaching from rattles and frame ornaments, including one report of a baby mouthing a detached part. No injuries have been reported.
Target stores exclusively nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for $1.
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: “Target Recalls Baby Rattles and Ornaments for 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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