VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles

Date of Recall

2018-01-25

CPSC Release Number

18-083

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 280,000

Distributor

VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Importer

VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Sold By

Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.

Problem/Hazard

The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents

Vtech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported. 

Description

This recall involves Vtech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form. 

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