The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08002·Announced 2007-10-02

Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Target is recalling about 82,000 plush boys rattles because they can break open and release small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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

Target is recalling approximately 82,000 plush boys rattles due to a choking hazard. The recalled rattles can break open, releasing the small beads inside, which poses a risk to young children.

The products were sold in three styles: a white baseball with red stitching, a brown football with white stitching, and an orange basketball with black stitching. They were sold at Target stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for about $1. The tag sewn into the rattle contains: "Reg. No. PA5706(CN), Distributed by Double Nice Co Ltd. 3f-2 No. 325, Wu Chuan Road, Taichung, Taiwan, Made in China."

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com.

The recalled product

Product
Plush Boys Rattles
Manufacturer
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
820,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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