Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Infant Rattles
Units: About 25,000
The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside. They measure about 4 1/2 inches long. "Made in Mexico" and "Lee Carter Company" are printed on a tag on a purple plastic loop at the end of the rattle's handle.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from infants and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
How to contact the company
For additional information, consumers should call Lee Carter Co. collect at (415) 824-2004 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.leecartercompany.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12093, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.