CPSC and Gerber Products Co. Announce "Flip Fingers Rattle"
Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Gerber Products Co. of Fremont, Mich.,
is voluntarily recalling approximately 60,000 Flip Fingers
Rattles in one style. The spherical end-caps of the rattle may
separate releasing small parts, such as spinning pieces and
noise-making beads, which present a choking and inhalation hazard
to young children.
Gerber received five reports of these rattles breaking. CPSC
and Gerber have not received any reports of injuries. This recall
is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
This recall involves Flip Fingers Rattles with red, U-shaped
handles embossed with the word "Gerber." The rattles, measuring
5.25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide, have yellow spherical ends
holding multi-colored spinning parts. Flip Fingers Rattles with
green handles are not included in this recall.
Grocery stores and a few specialty stores sold the rattles
nationwide from May 1996 through September 1996 for about $1.40.
The rattles came in clear plastic packages on a blue card labeled
in part, "Gerber Flip Fingers Rattle ... number 76250."
Consumers should take the rattles away from children
immediately and call Gerber at (800) 4-GERBER. Gerber will send
consumers mailing materials and instructions for returning the
rattles to the company to receive a refund. For more information,
consumers should call (800) 4-GERBER.
Media inquiries should be directed to Van Hindes at Gerber
Products Co., (616) 928-2782, or Gary Rudnick at Golin/Harris,
(312) 836-7112.