Manhattan Group Baby Rattles recall: Choking Hazard
Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Why was Manhattan Group Baby Rattles recalled?
The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.manhattantoy.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
- Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle
- Company
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada
- Sold at
- Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $15.
- Recall date
- April 26, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.