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VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: January 25, 2018 Initiated: January 25, 2018 #18083

Product Description

This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.

Reason for Recall

The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.

Details

Units Affected
About 280,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/VTech-Recalls-Infant-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.. Recalled by VTech Electronics Limited, of China. Units affected: About 280,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18083.

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