CPSC2001-11-28
CPSC, HandsOnToys, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
HandsOnToys, Inc. of Wilmington, Mass.
Hazard
The rattle can break and expose the noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these toy rattles away from children and contact HandsOnToys to receive a replacement toy.
Sold at
Specialty toy stores nationwide sold the rattles, from May 2000 through September 2001, for between $2 and $3.
Affected count
About 100,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and HandsOnToys have received 11 reports of the rattles breaking. A 9-month old girl was found with the plastic noisemaker lodged in her throat. Her mother removed it, by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
Products
"Wiggly Giggler" Rattles
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact HandsOnToys at (888) 442-6376 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-HandsOnToys-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-RattlesDon't want to check this manually?
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