The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·89093·Announced 1989-09-28

Toys R Us Recalls Wooden Shaky Head Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Toys R Us is recalling 11,000 wooden shaky head rattles because they may 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 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

Toys "R" Us, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 11,000 "Wooden Shaky Head Rattles" because they may pose a potential choking hazard to young children. The product consists of a 6 1/2-inch-long natural wood rattle with a head-shaped top and two wooden balls attached by springs. The rattles are labeled "Made in Taiwan" and come in a clear plastic bag with a green cardboard header.

These rattles were sold nationwide during 1988 and 1989 through Toys "R" Us, Inc. stores for $1.99 per package. The product fails to meet the CPSC mandatory standard for rattles intended to prevent choking accidents involving young children. Neither the CPSC nor Toys "R" Us, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with the toy.

Consumers having these rattles should take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys "R" Us, Inc. store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may contact Toys "R" Us, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-548-0364.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden Shaky Head Rattles
Manufacturer
Summco
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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