CPSCGeneral Alert
Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
Published: January 24, 2012Recall ID: 12093Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Infant Rattles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Infant-Rattles-Recalled-by-Lee-Carter-Co-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12093.12093.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Infant Rattles |
| Products › Type | Baby Rattles |
| Products › Category I D | 68372 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,000 |
| Recall I D | 963 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2012-01-24T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12093 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |