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CPSCGeneral Alert

Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Published: December 13, 2011Recall ID: 12055Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.

Product Description & Identification

The recall includes plastic rattles sold in various pastel colors and shapes, including a toy phone, animal, small buggy and sea horse. The rattles were sold in sets of five or eight rattles per box. "HANDBELL TOYS" is printed in the upper left corner of the package. "MADE IN CHINA" is printed on the bottom of the package. One set has "JUNYI" printed on the front upper right corner of the package and "ITEM NO. 58083801" printed on the back lower corner on a white sticker. Another set has "XIN DA MEI" printed on the front upper right corner of the package and "ITEM NO. 308363" printed on the back lower corner on a white sticker.

Affected Products

Baby Rattles

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Toys-Distribution-Inc-Recalls-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
TitleToys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12055.12055a.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled rattles
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12055.12055b.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled rattles
Hazards › NameThe recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameBaby Rattles
Products › TypeBaby Rattles
Products › Category I D68372
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 50
Recall I D929
Remedies › NameConsumers should take the recalled rattles away from children immediately and return them to the place of purchase or contact Toys Distribution Inc. to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Retailers › NameSmall toy stores in Colorado and Texas from December 2009 through December 2010 for about $2.
Recall Date2011-12-13T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recall includes plastic rattles sold in various pastel colors and shapes, including a toy phone, animal, small buggy and sea horse. The rattles were sold in sets of five or eight rattles per box. "HANDBELL TOYS" is printed in the upper left corner of the package. "MADE IN CHINA" is printed on the bottom of the package. One set has "JUNYI" printed on the front upper right corner of the package and "ITEM NO. 58083801" printed on the back lower corner on a white sticker. Another set has "XIN DA MEI" printed on the front upper right corner of the package and "ITEM NO. 308363" printed on the back lower corner on a white sticker.
Distributors › NameToys Distribution Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Recall Number12055
Manufacturers › 1 › NameWinning Key (WK) Manufacturing, of China
Manufacturers › 2 › NameTopwin Toys (HK), of China
Remedy Options › 1 › OptionReplace
Remedy Options › 2 › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Toys Distribution Inc. collect at (323) 266-8088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at mailbox@shoptdi.com
Last Publish Date2016-04-21T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmWinning Key (WK) Manufacturing, of China, Topwin Toys (HK), of China
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