Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Released: Thursday, May 15, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Tumble Tower Infant Rattles. The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recall Details
Product
Tumble Tower Infant Rattles
Description
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.
Hazards
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents
Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
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