CPSC recall 18-083, announced January 25, 2018, covers VTech Electronics Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles (about 280,000 units). The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product. Recall contact: call 800-521-2010, or go to www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.
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This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800.
Which products are included?
This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
VTech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- VTech Electronics
- Manufacturer
- VTech Electronics Limited, of China
- Recall number
- 18-083
- Units
- About 280,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.
- Importer
- VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
- Distributor
- VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Recall contact information
VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.
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