CPSC recall 07-083, announced January 18, 2007, covers Target Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments (about 460,000 units). Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.Target.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves plush rattles and frame ornaments sold in the "See. Spot. Save." department of Target stores. The two styles of rattles include a pink bear and a green moose. The plush animals either have a rattle inside or a plastic ring attached. The photo frame ornaments are a pink bear or green moose holding either a square or heart-shaped frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received 11 reports of the pompoms, eyes, nose and bows detaching from rattles and frame ornaments, including one report of a baby mouthing a detached part. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Manufacturer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-083
- Units
- About 460,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores exclusively nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for $1.
Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments
CPSC product type: Rattles
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.Target.com
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