Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-093 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 24, 2012
- Brand
- Lee Carter
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Infant Rattles
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 25,000
- Made in
- Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 21, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Infant Rattles · About 25,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4.; Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif..
Consumer contact
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
Recall history and context
Lee Carter appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Infant Rattles (About 25,000 units). The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside.
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 rattles away from infants and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 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.