CPSCJanuary 15, 2009

Infantino Infant Rattles recall: Choking Hazard

Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Infantino Infant Rattles recalled?

The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value. Contact: For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.infantino.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
Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles™
Company
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Quantity
About 131,000 (This recall was first announced in Mar. 2008)
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Babies “R” Us and other specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through September 2008 for between $3 and $4.
Recall date
January 15, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Infantino has received 10 reports of the tail piece on the rattle detaching since March 2008. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Infantino Lamb and Lion Grabby Rattles™ are shaped like a lamb and lion respectively. Each has a ring-shaped body and an Infantino elliptical logo stamped on the front right foot of the animal. Rattles without tails on the animals and products with production codes of 0108 and 0508 are not affected by this recall. The production code is printed behind the ear in a dial format with the year (08) in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle (01 or 05) that indicates the month.

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