Target Recalls Baby Rattles and Ornaments for Choking Hazard
Recall 07083 · Jan 18, 2007 · Target
460,000
units affected
460,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07083
- Date
- Jan 18, 2007
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 460,000
- Product
- Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments
- Product type
- Rattles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves plush rattles and frame ornaments sold in the "See. Spot. Save." department of Target stores. The two styles of rattles include a pink bear and a green moose. The plush animals either have a rattle inside or a plastic ring attached. The photo frame ornaments are a pink bear or green moose holding either a square or heart-shaped frame.
What can happen
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received 11 reports of the pompoms, eyes, nose and bows detaching from rattles and frame ornaments, including one report of a baby mouthing a detached part. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores exclusively nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled plush baby rattles and photo frame ornaments?
Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
What is the hazard?
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
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.