Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard

Recall date:September 1, 2011
Product Category: Toys

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada in cooperation with Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.,announced a voluntary recall of about 3,300 units of Twirlla™ Wooden Rattle in the United States and 145 in Canada . The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard. No injuries reported.

Description

This recall involves the products listed below:

The painted wood rattle is approximately 6 inches long and has a yellow ball at each end, two U-shaped pieces (red and pale blue) and an orange bead in the center with a green center post connecting all pieces. The moving parts make noise when they come together.
The products were sold at baby and gift and specialty stores nationwide and online at ManhattanToy.com from March 2011 through July 2011 for about $12. The toys were manufactured in Thailand.

What can you do and whom to contact

Consumers should take the rattles away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Kid O Products for instructions on how to mail the product to receive a full refund.

For additional information, contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.manhattantoy.com

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