Safety regulator, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers
Recall 02154 · May 1, 2002 · Prestige Toy Corp.
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02154
- Date
- May 1, 2002
- Company
- Prestige Toy Corp.
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Duckie Ring rattle/teethers
- Product type
- Teething Items
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The Duckie Ring has a clear plastic tube with multi-colored balls inside that make a rattling sound. The rattle is attached to a yellow duck with an orange beak by a blue and yellow striped teether. The brand name "PRESTIGE™" is embossed on the teether. The combination rattle/teethers have model numbers 4576, 44576, and 84576, which can be found on the sewn-on label.
What can happen
The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, including the Fred Meyer Co., The Carters Outlet Stores, Proffits and E.A.T. Gifts, sold the rattles, from March 2002 through April 2002, for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled duckie ring rattle/teethers?
Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage.
What is the hazard?
The rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential 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.