The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07192·Announced 2007-05-23

Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Tri-Star International is recalling ball rattles, wrist rattles, and wind-up toys because small parts 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, 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

Tri-Star International Inc. is recalling approximately 2,000 units of ball rattles, wrist rattles, and wind-up toys. The recall involves three specific toy types: a multi-colored 3-inch ball rattle with oval and hexagon openings, a white plastic wristband toy containing six multi-colored balls with bells, and a 7.5-inch pink wind-up giraffe with yellow legs and a green knob.

The toys are being recalled because they contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. The products were imported from China and sold at dollar stores in California for about $1 each between January 2005 and May 2007. No injuries have been reported in connection with these toys.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Tri-Star at (510) 856-8785 or the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, Wind-Up Toys
Manufacturer
Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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