BRIO soft hammer rattles recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

August 15, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

BRIO Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

17207

Brand / firm

BRIO, of Sweden

Sold / distributed

Home Goods, Kidding Around, Nordstrom and other specialty toy and mass retailer stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, from March 2015 through June 2017 for about $13.

Why it was recalled

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

What 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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.