The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11293·Announced 2011-08-02

Battat Recalls Toy Keys with Remote Due to Choking Hazard

Battat is recalling approximately 1.08 million toy keys with remotes in the U.S. and 3,600 in Canada because the metal keys and plastic rings can break, posing a choking hazard.

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 from breaking parts, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Battat Inc. is recalling approximately 1,080,000 toy keys with remotes in the United States and 3,600 in Canada. The recall includes B. FunKeys with factory codes H58000-01 or H26300-01, and Parents Magazine Electronic Keys with factory code H26300-01. The factory code is located on the back of the remote. The B. FunKeys remote is olive green or red with multi-colored key tops, while the Parents Magazine remote comes in different colors with solid-color key tops. Both remotes have sound buttons, and the metal keys hang from a plastic ring.

The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Battat have received 17 reports of keys breaking and 14 reports of key rings breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled toys were sold at retailers nationwide and online sellers from April 2010 to May 2011 for B. FunKeys, and from January 2006 to December 2009 for Parents Magazine keys, for about $9. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy keys away from children and contact Battat to receive replacement keys. For additional information, consumers can contact Battat toll-free at (866) 665-5524 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.battatco.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toy keys with remote
Manufacturer
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,080,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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