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CPSC, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers

Recalled May 1, 2002 · CPSC recall 02154 · Prestige Toy

Recalled Duckie Ring rattle/teether
Hazard
The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.
Units
About 4,600
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Prestige have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The Duckie Ring has a clear plastic tube with multi-colored balls inside that make a rattling sound. The rattle is attached to a yellow duck with an orange beak by a blue and yellow striped teether. The brand name "PRESTIGE™" is embossed on the teether. The combination rattle/teethers have model numbers 4576, 44576, and 84576, which can be found on the sewn-on label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Prestige toll-free at (866) 666-8266 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product
Duckie Ring rattle/teethers
Manufacturer(s)
Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Retailers nationwide, including the Fred Meyer Co., The Carters Outlet Stores, Proffits and E.A.T. Gifts, sold the rattles, from March 2002 through April 2002, for about $7.

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

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