CPSC2002-05-01
CPSC, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers
Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.
Sold at
Retailers nationwide, including the Fred Meyer Co., The Carters Outlet Stores, Proffits and E.A.T. Gifts, sold the rattles, from March 2002 through April 2002, for about $7.
Affected count
About 4,600
Injuries reported
CPSC and Prestige have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
Duckie Ring rattle/teethers
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Prestige toll-free at (866) 666-8266 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Prestige-Toy-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Duckie-Ring-RattleTeethers-Don't want to check this manually?
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