VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

What's being recalled

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

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

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.

How to contact the company

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.

Open the official CPSC notice