Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle
Units: About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12161, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.