Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 11316 · Sep 1, 2011 · Manhattan Group LLC
3,300
units affected
3,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11316
- Date
- Sep 1, 2011
- Company
- Manhattan Group LLC
- Units affected
- 3,300
- Product
- Twirlla™ Wooden Rattle
- Product type
- Baby Rattles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The painted wood rattle is approximately 6 inches long and has a yellow ball at each end, two U-shaped pieces (red and pale blue) and an orange bead in the center with a green center post connecting all pieces. The moving parts make noise when they come together.
What can happen
The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should take the rattles away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Baby and gift and specialty stores nationwide and online at ManhattanToy.com from March 2011 through July 2011 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled twirlla™ wooden rattle?
Consumers should take the rattles away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The toy's U-shaped parts can break, 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.