CPSC recall 05-024, announced October 21, 2004, covers International Playthings Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle (about 1,600 units). The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 445-8347, or go to www.intplay.com/recall.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the spiral section of the toy coming apart. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 05-024
- Units
- About 1,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9.
- Distributor
- International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle
CPSC product type: Rattles
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.intplay.com/recall
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