Oball Rattles recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

March 2, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Kids II Recalls Oball Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

17104

Sold / distributed

Target, Walgreens, Walmart and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babyhaven.com, Diapers.com, ToysRUs.com, Walgreens.com and other online retailers from January 2016 through February 2017 for between $5 and $7.

Why it was recalled

The clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What was recalled

This recall involves Oball Rattles in pink, blue, green and orange with model number 81031 printed on the inner surface of one of the plastic discs and on the packaging. The balls have 28 finger holes and measure four inches in diameter. Embedded in the rattles are a clear plastic disc with all orange beads and two clear plastic discs with beads of varying colors on the perimeter. Only rattles with date codes T0486, T1456, T2316, T2856 and T3065 located on a small triangle on the inner surface of the rattle are included in the recall. The first three numbers represent the day of the year and the last digit represents the year of production.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these recalled rattles away from young children and contact the firm to receive a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.