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BRIO Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: August 15, 2017 Initiated: August 15, 2017 #17207

Product Description

This recall involves BRIO soft hammer baby rattle toys. They have a wooden handle with a white plastic teething ring at one end and a red, yellow, white and green hammer head at the other end. BRIO is stamped on the hammer head. The rattle is about 5 inches long.

Reason for Recall

The wooden rings on the hammer rattles can crack, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby rattles and contact BRIO for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a replacement product of similar value.

Details

Recalling Firm
BRIO, of Sweden
Units Affected
About 1,500 (in addition, about 190 rattles were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves BRIO soft hammer baby rattle toys. They have a wooden handle with a white plastic teething ring at one end and a red, yellow, white and green hammer head at the other end. BRIO is stamped on the hammer head. The rattle is about 5 inches long.. Recalled by BRIO, of Sweden. Units affected: About 1,500 (in addition, about 190 rattles were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The wooden rings on the hammer rattles can crack, posing a choking hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby rattles and contact BRIO for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a replacement product of similar value.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17207.