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

Units Affected
25,000
Recall Date
January 24, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Choking
Various Mexican Specialty Craft Stores Nationwide From February 2001 Through October 2011 For About $4. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-963.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-963.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Various Mexican Specialty Craft Stores Nationwide From February 2001 Through October 2011 For About $4. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-963.

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

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Various Mexican Specialty Craft Stores Nationwide From February 2001 Through October 2011 For About $4. Recall FAQ

Various Mexican Specialty Craft Stores Nationwide From February 2001 Through October 2011 For About $4. is the subject of a children's products recall: Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard. The notice was published on January 24, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 25,000 units are potentially affected.