CPSC2017-03-02
Kids II Recalls Oball Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Kids II Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled rattles away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Target, Walgreens, Walmart and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babyhaven.com, Diapers.com, ToysRUs.com, Walgreens.com and other online retailers from January 2016 through February 2017 for between $5 and $7.
Affected count
About 680,000 (in addition, about 17,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 42 reports of the plastic disc breaking releasing small beads including two reports of beads found in children's mouths and three reports of gagging.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Oball Rattles
Consumer contact
Kids II toll-free at 877-243-7314 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kidsii.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kids-II-Recalls-Oball-RattlesDon't want to check this manually?
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