CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
The recalled product is a rattle designed for children ages 3 months and up. It is approximately 5.5 inches long with a clear spiral tube in the center, containing eight yellow and purple balls inside, that travel around the spiral. The ends of the rattle are green and purple and orange and yellow. The straight center tube is blue with a shaker inside. The item number E00148 is written on the packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.
Contact Information
Consumers should contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com/recall
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9.
Injuries
The firm has received one report of the spiral section of the toy coming apart. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
05024
Product Information
Product Name
Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle
Product Type
Rattles
Number of Units
About 1,600
Distributed By
International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Manufactured In
China