Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
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The hazard
The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents reported: Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.
Contact: Fred & Friends toll-free at (877) 647-8644 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fredandfriends.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an email to Buffbabyrattle@fredandfriends.com.
About this recall
This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC