Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 14083 · Jan 22, 2014 · Midwest-CBK LLC
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14083
- Date
- Jan 22, 2014
- Company
- Midwest-CBK LLC
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Baby rattles
- Product type
- Baby Rattles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves donut-shaped polyester knit fabric baby rattles with heads and arms to resemble a bear, monkey and a lion. They measure about 7 inches in diameter by 2 inches thick. Sweet-ums and Midwest-CBK are printed on a hang tag on the rattles. A label sewn into the rattles has Midwest-CBK, the production date 04/2013 and the batch #:00001281 printed on it.
What can happen
The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the head on a rattle detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Small gift stores from July 2013 through December 2013 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby rattles?
Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.