VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled January 25, 2018 · CPSC recall 18083 · VTech

Hazard

The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 280,000

Incidents / injuries

VTech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.

Contact

VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.

Product

Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles

Manufacturer(s)

VTech Electronics Limited, of China

Imported by

VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Distributed by

VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Retailers

Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.

Made in

China

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