CPSC recall 14-039, announced December 4, 2013, covers Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattles (about 8,300 units). The colored arches can break, creating a small part which poses a choking hazard to small children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 541-1345, or go to www.manhattantoy.com.
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 includes the Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattle. The plastic rattles have four, colored arches (red, orange, green and blue) with sliding beads on each of the arches. The arches are held together by a single string of red, white and blue elastic. The rattle arches measure about 5 inches in diameter. The product was sold with or without a box. "Manhattan Toy" is printed on one of the arches.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The colored arches can break, creating a small part which poses a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents and injuries
Manhattan Group has received four reports of the rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Manhattan Group
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 14-039
- Units
- About 8,300 in the U.S. and 4,100 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through October 2013 for about $15
- Importer
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattles
CPSC product type: Baby Rattles
Recall contact information
Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on RECALLS at the bottom of the home page for more information.
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