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Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard

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What's being recalled

OBall Links & Mini Rattles™

Units: About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada

This recall involves infant rattles called OBall Links & Mini Rattles™. The soft plastic OBall is 2 1/2 inches in diameter and has beads inside a small plastic bubble that make the rattle sound. The OBall is attached to a 7 1/2 inch soft plastic chain by C-shaped plastic links on both ends. "OBall" is stamped into the top of the plastic chain.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

Rhino Toys has received one report of a broken C-link. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from children and contact Rhino Toys to receive a full refund.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact Rhino Toys toll-free at (888) 250-9969 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rhinotoys.com

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11151, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.