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Recalled Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments -
Recalled Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments
Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
About 460,000
For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.Target.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 460,000 Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments. Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
Name of Product: Plush Baby Rattles and Photo Frame Ornaments
Units: About 460,000
Manufacturer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 11 reports of the pompoms, eyes, nose and bows detaching from rattles and frame ornaments, including one report of a baby mouthing a detached part. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves plush rattles and frame ornaments sold in the "See. Spot. Save." department of Target stores. The two styles of rattles include a pink bear and a green moose. The plush animals either have a rattle inside or a plastic ring attached. The photo frame ornaments are a pink bear or green moose holding either a square or heart-shaped frame.
Sold at: Target stores exclusively nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.Target.com.
Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.
Target has received 11 reports of the pompoms, eyes, nose and bows detaching from rattles and frame ornaments, including one report of a baby mouthing a detached part. No injuries have been reported.
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