CPSC2018-01-25
VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
VTech Electronics Limited, of China
Hazard
The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.
Sold at
Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.
Affected count
About 280,000
Injuries reported
VTech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles
Consumer contact
VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/VTech-Recalls-Infant-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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