CPSCApril 14, 2011

Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK

Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK recalled?

The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label. Contact: For additional information, contact Midwest-CBK toll-free at (800) 394-4225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

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
Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties
Company
Midwest-CBK Inc., of Union City, Tenn.
Quantity
More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada
Sold at
Gift stores, drug stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from June 2009 through March 2011. The wrist rattles sold for about $5 and the booties sold for about $13.
Recall date
April 14, 2011
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a pom-pom detaching from the wrist rattle. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations.

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