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Target Recalls Baby Rattles and Ornaments for Choking Hazard
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
- Units
- About 460,000
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves plush rattles and frame ornaments sold in the "See. Spot. Save." department of Target stores. The two styles of rattles include a pink bear and a green moose. The plush animals either have a rattle inside or a plastic ring attached. The photo frame ornaments are a pink bear or green moose holding either a square or heart-shaped frame.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores exclusively nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for $1.
- Product type
- Rattles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received 11 reports of the pompoms, eyes, nose and bows detaching from rattles and frame ornaments, including one report of a baby mouthing a detached part. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.Target.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 18 2007; last revised JUN 12 2014.
