CPSC recall 11-196, announced April 14, 2011, covers Midwest-CBK Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties (more than 10,000 units). The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 394-4225.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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?
This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a pom-pom detaching from the wrist rattle. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Midwest-CBK
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 11-196
- Units
- More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Gift stores, drug stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from June 2009 through March 2011. The wrist rattles sold for about $5 and the booties sold for about $13.
- Importer
- Midwest-CBK Inc., of Union City, Tenn.
Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties
CPSC product type: Baby Rattles
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Midwest-CBK toll-free at (800) 394-4225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
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