P. Graham Dunn Recalls Toy Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 10317 · Aug 11, 2010 · P. Graham Dunn
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10317
- Date
- Aug 11, 2010
- Company
- P. Graham Dunn
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Wooden Toy Rattles
- Product type
- Rattles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves a wooden toy rattle with light brown stain, eight wooden dowels and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. The toy rattle is circular in shape, measuring 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches.
What can happen
The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact P. Graham Dunn to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of four incidents of the metal rattle becoming exposed. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Gift stores and book retailers nationwide from June 2010 through July 2010 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wooden toy rattles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact P. Graham Dunn to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious 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.