Wooden Shaky Head Rattle Toy Recalled by Toys "R" Us
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 1989
Release # 89-093
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Wooden Shaky Head Rattle Toy Because Of Potential Choking Hazards
WASHINGTON, DC. -- Toys "R" Us, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey
is voluntarily recalling 11,000 "Wooden Shaky Head Rattles"
because they may pose a potential choking hazard to young
children.
The product being recalled consists of a 6 1/2-inch-long
natural wood rattle with the top half in colors of yellow, red,
pink and black. The top of the rattle is in the shape of a head.
Two wooden balls, each having a diameter of 3/4 of an inch, are
attached to the body with springs which make a rattle noise. The
product has a label "Made in Taiwan" and comes in a clear plastic
bag with a green cardboard header reading in part: "Summco
International Ltd. No. 453105, Distributed by Lash Distributors,
Paramus, N.J. SKN 421804." Acting Chairman Anne Graham, of the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), said "The product
fails to meet the CPSC mandatory standard for rattles that is
intended to prevent choking accidents involving young children."
These rattles were sold nationwide during 1988 and 1989
through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for $1.99 per package.
Graham said, "While neither the CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is
aware of any injuries associated with the toy, this corrective
action is being taken to prevent that possibility." "Consumers
having these rattles should take them away from children and
return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full
refund of the purchase price."
Consumers who have any questions about this recall may
contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-548-0364.