Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-151 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 3, 2011
- Brand
- Rhino Toys
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- OBall Links & Mini Rattles™
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves infant rattles called OBall Links & Mini Rattles™. The soft plastic OBall is 2 1/2 inches in diameter and has beads inside a small plastic bubble that make the rattle sound. The OBall is attached to a 7 1/2 inch soft plastic chain by C-shaped plastic links on both ends. "OBall" is stamped into the top of the plastic chain.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- OBall Links & Mini Rattles™ · About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2010 through December 2010 for about $8.; Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Rhino Toys has received one report of a broken C-link. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Rhino Toys toll-free at (888) 250-9969 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rhinotoys.com
Recall history and context
Rhino Toys appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
OBall Links & Mini Rattles™ (About 14,000 in the United States and 14,000 in Canada units). This recall involves infant rattles called OBall Links & Mini Rattles™.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from children and contact Rhino Toys to receive a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.