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Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product:
Infant Rattles
Hazard:
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
January 24, 2012
Units:
About 25,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, consumers should call Lee Carter Co. collect at (415) 824-2004 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.leecartercompany.com

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside. They measure about 4 1/2 inches long. "Made in Mexico" and "Lee Carter Company" are printed on a tag on a purple plastic loop at the end of the rattle's handle.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from infants and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4.
Distributor(s):
Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
12-093

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