The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02154·Announced 2002-05-01

Prestige Toy Corp. Recalls Duckie Ring Rattle/Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

Prestige Toy Corp. is recalling about 4,600 Duckie Ring rattle/teethers because the plastic tube may break, causing small beads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Prestige Toy Corp. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 4,600 Duckie Ring rattle/teethers. The product consists of a clear plastic tube with multi-colored balls inside, attached to a yellow duck with an orange beak by a blue and yellow striped teether. The brand name "PRESTIGE™" is embossed on the teether, and model numbers 4576, 44576, and 84576 are found on the sewn-on label.

The recall is being conducted because the rattle may break, causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Prestige have not received any reports of incidents or injuries; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The rattles were sold nationwide from March 2002 through April 2002 for about $7 at retailers including the Fred Meyer Co., The Carters Outlet Stores, Proffits, and E.A.T. Gifts. Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to Prestige Toy Corp. at 131 West 33rd Street, Room 606, New York, N.Y., to receive a replacement toy or refund. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage. For more information, consumers can contact Prestige toll-free at (866) 666-8266 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Duckie Ring rattle/teethers
Manufacturer
Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
4,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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