Manhattan Group · Recalled
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 7,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned.
The file
- Sold at
- Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15.
- Product type
- Rattles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy.
For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.manhattantoy.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 MAY 15 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.