The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Manhattan Group LLC, today announced a voluntary recall of about 3,100 Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle because the clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
While no injuries have been reported, the Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking
This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue, and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2 inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.
Parents should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased them for a full refund. For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free 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
