Wal-Mart Stores Recall of Reef Rocker Infant Toys

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2005
Release # 05-111

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Announce Recall of Reef Rocker Infant Toys

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed

Name of product: Reef Rocker Infant Toy

Units: About 54,260

Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard: The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside and posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Baby Connection Reef Rocker infant toys. The floor toy is intended for children ages 3 months and above. The toy's water-filled dome and four toy balls have colorful sea creatures inside. Lights and music are activated when the toy is shaken.

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2004 through January 2005 for between $8 and $10.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com