Manhattan recalls rattles
By Staff -- Playthings, 5/15/2008 2:23:00 PM
WASHINGTON—Manhattan Group is recalling approximately 7,000 Manhattan Toy baby rattles because they pose a potential choking hazard.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Minneapolis-based company’s Tumble Tower Infant Rattles have blue plastic end caps that can break, resulting in the release of small parts and thereby posing a choking hazard to young children.
Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned.
They were sold at gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs and online retailers from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15.
They were made in China.
Consumers are asked to return their rattles to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy. The company can be reached at at (800) 541-1345 or online at www.manhattantoy.com.
