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RecalledCPSC · June 27, 2013 Toys & games

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

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Packaged Buff Baby baby rattles
Packaged Buff Baby baby rattles · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Buff Baby baby rattles

Units: About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada

This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.

UPC: 728987019098

The problem, in CPSC's words

The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.

How to contact the company

Fred & Friends toll-free at (877) 647-8644 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fredandfriends.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an email to [email protected].

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 13229, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.