CPSCDecember 13, 2011

Toys Distribution Inc. Rattles recall: Choking Hazard

Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Toys Distribution Inc. Rattles recalled?

The recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from children immediately and return them to the place of purchase or contact Toys Distribution Inc. to receive a full refund or replacement product. Contact: For additional information, contact Toys Distribution Inc. collect at (323) 266-8088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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
Baby Rattles
Company
Winning Key (WK) Manufacturing, of China, Topwin Toys (HK), of China, Toys Distribution Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 50
Sold at
Small toy stores in Colorado and Texas from December 2009 through December 2010 for about $2.
Recall date
December 13, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall includes plastic rattles sold in various pastel colors and shapes, including a toy phone, animal, small buggy and sea horse. The rattles were sold in sets of five or eight rattles per box. "HANDBELL TOYS" is printed in the upper left corner of the package. "MADE IN CHINA" is printed on the bottom of the package. One set has "JUNYI" printed on the front upper right corner of the package and "ITEM NO. 58083801" printed on the back lower corner on a white sticker. Another set has "XIN DA MEI" printed on the front upper right corner of the package and "ITEM NO. 308363" printed on the back lower corner on a white sticker.

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