Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
"Buff Baby" baby rattles
Date of Recall
2013-06-28CPSC Release Number
13-229Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in CanadaDistributor
Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I.Sold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.Injuries/Incidents
Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact
Fred & Friends toll-free at (877) 647-8644 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fredandfriends.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an email to [email protected].Recall Comments
Be the first to add a comment!