Manhattan Group · Recalled
Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- Units
- About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $15.
- Product type
- Baby Rattles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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 website 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 APR 26 2012; last revised APR 21 2016.