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Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled July 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08343 · Kids II
Hazard
The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.
Units
About 19,000
Incidents / injuries
Kids II has received two reports of the tip of the antenna detaching from the rattle, including one report that the purple ball from the tip of the antenna was in the baby's mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The soft toy rattle is a bee with a yellow head, ring-shaped green body, blue/green wings and purple/red antennas. Model number 8534 and date code PA8 are printed on a sewn-in label on the bee's head.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.
Contact
For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidsii.com
Product
Bright Starts Ring Rattles
Distributed by
Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Retailers
Toy stores, mass merchandisers, and other retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 for about $2-3.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →