Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties
Recall Date: April 14th, 2011 Type: Baby Rattles Units: More than 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties in the United States and 600 wrist rattles and 700 pairs of baby booties in Canada Hazards:
The pom-poms attached to the wrist rattles and booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Description
This recall involves the Monkeez & Friends™ wrist rattles and baby booties. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations.
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Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Midwest-CBK toll-free at (800) 394-4225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Injuries:
The firm has received one report of a pom-pom detaching from the wrist rattle. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Gift stores, drug stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from June 2009 through March 2011. The wrist rattles sold for about $5 and the booties sold for about $13.