Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled January 22, 2014 · CPSC recall 14083

Hazard

The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 1,900

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of the head on a rattle detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves donut-shaped polyester knit fabric baby rattles with heads and arms to resemble a bear, monkey and a lion. They measure about 7 inches in diameter by 2 inches thick. Sweet-ums and Midwest-CBK are printed on a hang tag on the rattles. A label sewn into the rattles has Midwest-CBK, the production date 04/2013 and the batch #:00001281 printed on it.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.

Contact

Midwest-CBK at (800) 394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.mwcbk.com and click on Product Recall Information.

Product

Baby rattles

Imported by

Midwest-CBK LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.

Retailers

Small gift stores from July 2013 through December 2013 for about $10.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →