CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
Published: March 22, 2000Recall ID: 00082Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.
Product Description & Identification
The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY."
Affected Products
Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Russ-Berrie--Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Rattles |
| Title | CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/keepsakes-rattle.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle |
| Hazards › Name | The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Russ Berrie are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these rattles. |
| Products › Name | Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle |
| Products › Type | Rattles |
| Products › Category I D | 2093 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,400 |
| Recall I D | 4212 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles, from November 1998 through December 1999, for about $14. |
| Recall Date | 2000-03-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY." |
| Recall Number | 00082 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Russ Berrie & Co. at (800) 272-7877 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., Attn: Customer Service Dept., 111 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-09T00:00:00 |