CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles

危险说明 Hazard

• The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY."

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• CPSC and Russ Berrie are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these rattles.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

消费者联系信息

For more information, contact Russ Berrie & Co. at (800) 272-7877 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., Attn: Customer Service Dept., 111 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436.

相关企业

制造商：Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J

零售商：Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles, from November 1998 through December 1999, for about $14.