The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10317·Announced 2010-08-11

P. Graham Dunn Recalls Wooden Toy Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

P. Graham Dunn is recalling about 500 wooden toy rattles because the metal rattle inside can become exposed, posing 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

P. Graham Dunn is recalling approximately 500 wooden toy rattles due to a choking hazard. The recalled product is a circular wooden rattle with a light brown stain, eight wooden dowels, and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. The rattle measures 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches.

The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, which allows the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children. The firm is aware of four incidents where the metal rattle became exposed, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled rattles were sold at gift stores and book retailers nationwide from June 2010 through July 2010 for about $6. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact P. Graham Dunn at (800) 828-5260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.pgrahamdunn.com, to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden Toy Rattles
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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