The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05024·Announced 2004-10-21

Earlyears Spirolly Rattle Recalled for Choking Hazard

International Playthings is recalling Earlyears Spirolly Rattles because the spiral section can break, releasing small balls that 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, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

International Playthings, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 Earlyears® Spirolly Rattles. The recall is due to a defect where the spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing the small balls inside. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

The recalled rattles are designed for children ages 3 months and up. They are approximately 5.5 inches long with a clear spiral tube in the center containing eight yellow and purple balls. The ends of the rattle are green and purple, and orange and yellow, while the straight center tube is blue with a shaker inside. The item number E00148 is written on the packaging. The product was sold at specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9.

The firm has received one report of the spiral section coming apart, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement. Consumers can contact the company at (800) 445-8347 or visit www.intplay.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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