CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/34297r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 27, 2013

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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 Buffbabyrattle@fredandfriends.com.

Recall Details

Sold At
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.amazon.com and various other websites from October 2011 through June 2013 for between $7 and $10.
Injuries
Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13229

Product Information

Product Name
Buff Baby baby rattles
Product Type
Baby Rattles
Number of Units
About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada
Distributed By
Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 647-8644
Website www.fredandfriends.com
Full Contact Information

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 Buffbabyrattle@fredandfriends.com.