CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
Why was CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles recalled?
The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, contact Russ Berrie & Co. at (800) 272-7877 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., Attn: Customer Service Dept., 111 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle
- Company
- Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J
- Quantity
- About 13,400
- Sold at
- Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles, from November 1998 through December 1999, for about $14.
- Recall date
- March 22, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Russ Berrie are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these rattles.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY."