Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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.
Name of Product: Tumble Tower Infant Rattles
Units: About 7,000
Manufacturer: Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
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
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