CPSC recall 08-002, announced October 2, 2007, covers Target Plush Boys Rattles (about 82,0000 units). The recalled rattles can break open, releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled rattles can break open, releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-002
- Units
- About 82,0000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for about $1.
- Importer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Plush Boys Rattles
CPSC product type: Rattles
Recall contact information
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
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