CPSCOctober 2, 2007

Target Plush Boys Rattles recall: Choking Hazard

Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Target Plush Boys Rattles recalled?

The recalled rattles can break open, releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com

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
Plush Boys Rattles
Company
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Quantity
About 82,0000
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for about $1.
Recall date
October 2, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled rattles were sold in three styles: a white baseball with red stitching, a brown football with white stitching, and an orange basketball with black stitching. The tag sewn into the rattle contains: "Reg. No. PA5706(CN), Distributed by Double Nice Co Ltd. 3f-2 No. 325, Wu Chuan Road, Taichung, Taiwan, Made in China."

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