CPSCRecalled Mar 22, 2000 · #00082
CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
Hazard
The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.
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Get started, freeDescription
The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY."
Product details
- Product
- Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle
- Type
- Rattles
- Manufacturer
- Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles, from November 1998 through December 1999, for about $14.
What you should do
Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.