Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 16161 · May 12, 2016 · Hobby Lobby
14,400
units affected
14,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16161
- Date
- May 12, 2016
- Company
- Hobby Lobby
- Units affected
- 14,400
- Product
- Rattles
- Product type
- Baby Rattles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles, including the Pink & Green Fish rattles, item number 5141577, and the Blue & Yellow Fish rattles, item number 5127642. The rattles are made of a soft chenille fabric with a fiber stuffing. They are 8.5 inches by 7 inches and have a hole cut out in the middle. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. Rattles have a sewn-in label with "Reg. No. PA-15130(CN)" and "Hobby Lobby 9123069" printed on the front of the label.
What can happen
The rattle seams can separate, exposing the fiber stuffing and bell rattle, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rattles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
The rattle seams can separate, exposing the fiber stuffing and bell rattle, posing a choking hazard.
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.