Recalled Rattles Are A Choking Hazard
This China made baby rattle has been recalled by the US-CPSC and Healthy Canada because it has been discovered to be a choking hazard. While there are no incidence reported, consumers are advised to return this voluntarily and stores are also advised to no longer sell this baby rattle:
Name of Product: OBall Links & Mini Rattles™
Units: About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada
Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Hazard: The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles’ soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Rhino Toys has received one report of a broken C-link. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves infant rattles called OBall Links & Mini Rattles™. The soft plastic OBall is 2 1/2 inches in diameter and has beads inside a small plastic bubble that make the rattle sound. The OBall is attached to a 7 1/2 inch soft plastic chain by C-shaped plastic links on both ends. “OBall” is stamped into the top of the plastic chain.
Sold at: Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2010 through December 2010 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
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