Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

January 25, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

18083

Brand / firm

VTech Electronics Limited, of China

Sold / distributed

Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.

Why it was recalled

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

What 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.

What to do

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