CPSC recall 09-101, announced January 15, 2009, covers Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles™ (about 131,000 units). The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value. Recall contact: call (888) 808-3111, or go to www.infantino.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled Infantino Lamb and Lion Grabby Rattles™ are shaped like a lamb and lion respectively. Each has a ring-shaped body and an Infantino elliptical logo stamped on the front right foot of the animal. Rattles without tails on the animals and products with production codes of 0108 and 0508 are not affected by this recall. The production code is printed behind the ear in a dial format with the year (08) in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle (01 or 05) that indicates the month.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Infantino has received 10 reports of the tail piece on the rattle detaching since March 2008. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Infantino
- Manufacturer
- Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
- Recall number
- 09-101
- Units
- About 131,000 (This recall was first announced in Mar. 2008)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Babies “R” Us and other specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through September 2008 for between $3 and $4.
Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles™
CPSC product type: Rattles
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.infantino.com
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