The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05111·Announced 2005-02-15

Reef Rocker Infant Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Reef Rocker infant toys because seams may separate, releasing small parts 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 infants, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Wal-Mart Stores are recalling Baby Connection Reef Rocker infant toys. The recall involves approximately 54,260 units of the floor toy, which is intended for children ages 3 months and above. The toy features a water-filled dome and four toy balls containing colorful sea creatures, with lights and music activated when shaken.

The recall is due to a choking hazard. The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside. This poses a choking risk to young children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The toys were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2004 through January 2005 for between $8 and $10. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com.

The recalled product

Product
Reef Rocker Infant Toy
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Toys
Hazard
Affected units
54,260

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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