Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-01-24 · 12093
Hazards
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Recall
Number
12093
Date
2012-01-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Infant Rattles
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4.
Importer(s)
Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside. They measure about 4 1/2 inches long. "Made in Mexico" and "Lee Carter Company" are printed on a tag on a purple plastic loop at the end of the rattle's handle.