CPSCGeneral Alert
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Published: May 15, 2008Recall ID: 08268Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned.
Affected Products
Tumble Tower Infant Rattles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Manhattan-Group-Recalls-Infant-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b803eaa65a1e41b1816d77e14ae8dde9.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Infant Rattle |
| Hazards › Name | The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Tumble Tower Infant Rattles |
| Products › Type | Rattles |
| Products › Category I D | 2093 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,000 |
| Recall I D | 4290 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy. |
| Retailers › Name | Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned. |
| Recall Number | 08268 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| 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 Web site at www.manhattantoy.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |