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Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled January 24, 2012 · CPSC recall 12093
Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 25,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Description
The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside. They measure about 4 1/2 inches long. "Made in Mexico" and "Lee Carter Company" are printed on a tag on a purple plastic loop at the end of the rattle's handle.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from infants and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
Contact
For additional information, consumers should call Lee Carter Co. collect at (415) 824-2004 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.leecartercompany.com
Product
Infant Rattles
Imported by
Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers
Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4.
Made in
Mexico
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →