Product Recall Number: 98-131
Why was "Turning Ball with Whistle" rattles recalled?
The handles of these rattles could present a serious choking hazard to infants and young children. Because of the rattle handles' shape, they could block a child's airway if inserted in the throat.
Product Recall Number: 98-131
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1998-06-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: "Turning Ball with Whistle" rattles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), STK International Inc., of Vernon, Calif., is recalling about 15,800 baby rattles. The handles of these rattles could present a serious choking hazard to infants and young children. Because of the rattle handles' shape, they could block a child's airway if inserted in the throat. CPSC and STK International Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this rattle. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The rattles are called "Turning Ball with Whistle," and are designed to be an infant toy. They are made of multi-colored plastic with a handle connected to a ring holding a rotating segmented ball. This ball contains a clear plastic ball holding two small metal balls. The handle is made up of large colored beads and has a whistle on the tip. The rattle is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a cardboard hang tag reading, "TURNING BALL WITH WHISTLE *** NO. BI-194 *** MADE IN CHINA ***." Discount dollar stores nationwide sold the recalled rattle from December 1997 through May 1998 for about $1. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call STK International Inc. at (800) 536-7855 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday. CPSC learned of the problem through testing samples as part of a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service import surveillance program.
Hazard Description: The handles of these rattles could present a serious choking hazard to infants and young children. Because of the rattle handles' shape, they could block a child's airway if inserted in the throat.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 15,800
Incidents: CPSC and STK International Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this rattle.
Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold At: Discount dollar stores nationwide sold the recalled rattle from December 1997 through May 1998 for about $1.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed