CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.
Contact Information
VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form
Recall Details
Sold At
Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.
Injuries
VTech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
VTech Electronics Limited, of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
18083
Product Information
Product Name
Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles
Number of Units
About 280,000
Manufacturer Name
VTech Electronics Limited, of China
Imported By
VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Distributed By
VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Manufactured In
China