Windmill Rattle Recalled by Artsana of America
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 87-052 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 11, 1987
- Brand
- Artsana
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Artsana children's rattles; Chicco children's rattles; Spinning Windmill Rattle children's rattles
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Made in
- Italy
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 2, 2015
What was recalled
Windmill Rattle Recalled by Artsana of America NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 1987 Release # 87-052 Recall Warning issued on Windmill Rattle Because of possible Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Artsana of America, Inc., New York, New York, today announced a recall of children's rattles which could be a choking hazard. The recalled item is a plastic baby rattle with a rubber suction cup. The top of the rattle has four balls fastened to a hub which spins on a shaft. Each ball contains two plastic pellets to provide noise as the balls are spun. The unit's hub is labeled "Made in Italy" and its suction cup is labeled "CHICCO". The rattle is identified as Model 61722 and sold in a cardboard box labeled "Spinning Windmill Rattle, 3 months - 24 months, Artsana S.P.A., Made in Italy." Neither CPSC nor the firm is aware of any known injury associated with this rattle. Approximately 61,000 units were sold nationwide by the firm during the past two years for $2.95 each. Consumers who purchased these rattles for children should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where originally purchased for a refund. Retailers who have the Model 61722 Spinning Windmill Rattle in stock should stop selling them immediately. Anyone wishing additional information may contact Artsana of America, Inc., by calling 212-255-6977. To determine if your product is affected by this announcement, consumers can call the CPSC toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Artsana children's rattles
- Chicco children's rattles
- Spinning Windmill Rattle children's rattles
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Chicco; Artsana; Spinning Windmill.
Recall history and context
Artsana 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?
Artsana children's rattles; Chicco children's rattles; Spinning Windmill Rattle children's rattles. S.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 2, 2015. 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.