Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Plush Boys Rattles

Date of Recall
2007-10-02

CPSC Release Number
08-002

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 440-0680

Units
About 82,000

Importer
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Sold By
Target stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for about $1.

Problem/Hazard
The recalled rattles can break open releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The recalled rattles were sold in three styles: a white baseball with red stitching, a brown football with white stitching, and an orange basketball with black stitching. The tag sewn into the rattle contains: "Reg. No. PA5706(CN), Distributed by Double Nice Co Ltd. 3f-2 No. 325, Wu Chuan Road, Taichung, Taiwan, Made in China."

Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.target.com

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