CPSC recall 08-380, announced August 28, 2008, covers Habermaass Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys (about 118,000 units). The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued-on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The notice cites 15 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders and stroller toys away from children and contact Habermaass to receive a free replacement product or a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 468-6873, or go to www.HABAusa.com/safety.
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The puzzles, rattle toys, pacifier holders, and stroller toys are wooden and are described in the chart below. "HABA" is printed on them. Model Description Triolino Puzzle Lady bug puzzle is 7 inches x ½ inch thick LUCY Clutching Toy (rattle) Hearts have mirrors and prisms. The rattle is about 4 inches in diameter. Little Heart Clutching Toy (rattle) Heart has mirror. The rattle is about 3 ½ inches in diameter. Pixie's World (rattle) 2.5" rattle with mushroom, flower, person and house with mirror. Belinda Clutching Toy (rattle) Flower clutching toy has face in the middle. The rattle is about 4 inches in diameter. Miro Clutching Toy (rattle) Rattle center contains blue plastic ball with 10 holes. The rattle is about 3 ½ inches in diameter. Bunny Pacifier Holder Pacifier holder is 8.6 inches long with fabric bunny on the end and wooden star with mirror in the middle. Bear Pacifier Holder Pacifier holder is 8.6 inches long with bear at the end and wooden circle with mirror in the middle. Bonita (rattle) 2.5" bouquet of four shapes on wooden ring. Bella (rattle) 3" diameter with four wooden hearts with two mirrors. Pirate Joe (rattle) 4" pirate theme with bell and mirror. Rally (rattle) 4" triangle shape with three cars. Flori (rattle) Six petal shapes on elastic band. Includes three mirrors & three bells. 5" Triola (rattle) 4" triangle with two flowers and round corner. Trio (rattle) 4" triangle shape with squeaker, bell and mirror. Speedy (rattle) Wooden car about 4.5" L x 3" H. Squeaker in back and mirror on car hood. Little Hearts Stroller Toy 18" pram-chain with ten various size wooden hearts. Discovery Balls, Set of 4 Set contains 1 orange, 1 red, 1 blue and one bicolor blue/yellow ball. Red ball contains three small mirrors. Discovery Ball with Rattle Blue/Yellow round wooden ball with small mirror.
Why it was recalled
The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued-on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Habermaass Corp. has received 15 reports of incidents involving the recalled puzzles, rattles, and pacifier holders including pieces of the rattles detaching and being mouthed by young children.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders and stroller toys away from children and contact Habermaass to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Habermaass
- Manufacturer
- Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y.
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers, Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-380
- Units
- About 118,000
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores nationwide and at specialty online retailers from January 2002 through August 2008 for between $10 and $35.
Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Habermaass Corp. at (800) 468-6873 ext. 107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.HABAusa.com/safety
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