Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled October 2, 2007 · CPSC recall 08002 · Target

Hazard

The recalled rattles can break open, releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Units

About 82,0000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled rattles were sold in three styles: a white baseball with red stitching, a brown football with white stitching, and an orange basketball with black stitching. The tag sewn into the rattle contains: "Reg. No. PA5706(CN), Distributed by Double Nice Co Ltd. 3f-2 No. 325, Wu Chuan Road, Taichung, Taiwan, Made in China."

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com

Product

Plush Boys Rattles

Imported by

Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for about $1.

Made in

China

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