Artsana Spinning Windmill Rattles Recalled for Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Artsana of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 61,000 Spinning Windmill Rattles sold nationwide over the past two years. The recalled product is a plastic baby rattle with a rubber suction cup, identified as Model 61722. The top of the rattle features four balls fastened to a spinning hub, and each ball contains two plastic pellets designed to create noise. The hub is labeled "Made in Italy" and the suction cup is labeled "CHICCO." The rattle was sold in a cardboard box labeled "Spinning Windmill Rattle, 3 months - 24 months, Artsana S.P.A., Made in Italy." The recall is being issued because the plastic pellets inside the balls could pose a choking hazard to children.

Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) nor the manufacturer is aware of any known injuries associated with this rattle. The units were sold for $2.95 each.

Consumers who purchased these rattles should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where originally purchased for a refund. Retailers with Model 61722 Spinning Windmill Rattles in stock should stop selling them immediately. For additional information, consumers can contact Artsana of America, Inc. at 212-255-6977 or the CPSC toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC.

The recalled product

Product

Artsana children's rattles

Manufacturer

Chicco

Category

Consumer Product — Baby Toys

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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