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.
Date: | May 15 2008 |
Name of Products: | 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: | Manhattan Group |