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Product Recall
Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle
Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle
Recall Date: April 26th, 2012
Type: Inflatable Toys
Units: About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada
Hazards: The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Description
This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.manhattantoy.comInjuries:
Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $15.
Importers:
Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
