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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 25, 2018Serious
VTech Infant Rattles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young 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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.
Who to contact: VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.
The product
This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.
Details
- Units affected
- About 280,000
- Recall date
- January 25, 2018
- Brand
- VTech Electronics Limited, of China, VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- VTech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.
80-184800
Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.
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: “VTech 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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