Recall: Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2011 Release #11-151 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 250-9969 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 |
Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: OBall Links & Mini Rattles™
Units: About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada
Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Hazard: The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Rhino Toys has received one report of a broken C-link. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2010 through December 2010 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from children and contact Rhino Toys to receive a full refund.
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
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1288