CPSC2001-10-31
CPSC, Sassy Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
Sassy Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
Hazard
The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to Sassy to receive a free replacement toy. Consumers should call Sassy for information on how to receive the replacement toy.
Sold at
Toy and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these rattles, from August 1999 through mid-October 2001, for about $5.
Affected count
About 455,000
Injuries reported
Sassy has received 129 reports of eyes detaching from the rattles, including some incidents in which eyes were found in children's mouths. One of these children started to choke on a detached eye and a parent used the Heimlich maneuver to remove the eye.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Soft Rattles
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Sassy at (800) 323-6336 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
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