Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 08343 · Jul 24, 2008 · Kids II
19,000
units affected
19,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08343
- Date
- Jul 24, 2008
- Company
- Kids II
- Units affected
- 19,000
- Product
- Bright Starts Ring Rattles
- Product type
- Rattles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The soft toy rattle is a bee with a yellow head, ring-shaped green body, blue/green wings and purple/red antennas. Model number 8534 and date code PA8 are printed on a sewn-in label on the bee's head.
What can happen
The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kids II has received two reports of the tip of the antenna detaching from the rattle, including one report that the purple ball from the tip of the antenna was in the baby's mouth. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toy stores, mass merchandisers, and other retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 for about $2-3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bright starts ring rattles?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.
What is the hazard?
The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small 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.