CPSC recall 02-154, announced May 1, 2002, covers Prestige Toy Duckie Ring rattle/teethers (about 4,600 units). The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Recall contact: call (866) 666-8266.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The combination rattle/teethers have model numbers 4576, 44576, and 84576, which can be found on the sewn-on label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Prestige have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Prestige Toy
- Manufacturer
- Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers, Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-154
- Units
- About 4,600
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Duckie Ring rattle/teethers
CPSC product type: Teething Items
Recall contact information
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.
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