CPSC2013-06-27
Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I.
Hazard
The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.
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.
Affected count
About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada
Injuries reported
Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Buff Baby baby rattles
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Fred-Friends-Recalls-Baby-RattlesDon't want to check this manually?
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