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CPSC, International Playthings, Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles

Recalled October 21, 2004 · CPSC recall 05024 · International Playthings

Recalled Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle
Hazard
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.
Units
About 1,600
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the spiral section of the toy coming apart. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled product is a rattle designed for children ages 3 months and up. It is approximately 5.5 inches long with a clear spiral tube in the center, containing eight yellow and purple balls inside, that travel around the spiral. The ends of the rattle are green and purple and orange and yellow. The straight center tube is blue with a shaker inside. The item number E00148 is written on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.

Contact

Consumers should contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com/recall

Product
Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle
Distributed by
International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Retailers
Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9.
Made in
China

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

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