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Product Recall Number: 13-229

Why was "Buff Baby" baby rattles recalled?

The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

"Buff Baby" baby rattles
Here's product recall specific data for "Buff Baby" baby rattles.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-229

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2013-06-27

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Buff Baby" baby rattles

  • Description: The dumbbell-shaped "Buff Baby" rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts.

  • Hazard Description: The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada

  • Incidents: Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported. 

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.

  • Sold At: Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.amazon.com and various other websites from October 2011 through June 2013 for between $7 and $10.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed