CPSCGeneral Alert
Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Published: March 3, 2011Recall ID: 11151Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves infant rattles called OBall Links & Mini Rattles™. The soft plastic OBall is 2 1/2 inches in diameter and has beads inside a small plastic bubble that make the rattle sound. The OBall is attached to a 7 1/2 inch soft plastic chain by C-shaped plastic links on both ends. "OBall" is stamped into the top of the plastic chain.
Affected Products
OBall Links & Mini Rattles™
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Rattles-Recalled-by-Rhino-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11151.11151.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Rhino Toys has received one report of a broken C-link. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | OBall Links & Mini Rattles™ |
| Products › Type | Baby Rattles |
| Products › Category I D | 68372 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 616 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from children and contact Rhino Toys to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2010 through December 2010 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves infant rattles called OBall Links & Mini Rattles™. The soft plastic OBall is 2 1/2 inches in diameter and has beads inside a small plastic bubble that make the rattle sound. The OBall is attached to a 7 1/2 inch soft plastic chain by C-shaped plastic links on both ends. "OBall" is stamped into the top of the plastic chain. |
| Recall Number | 11151 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11762r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Rhino Toys toll-free at (888) 250-9969 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rhinotoys.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |