Manhattan Group ‘Manhattan Toy’ Tumble Tower Infant Rattles

Description: Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2008 Release #08-268 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 541-1345 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Tumble Tower Infant Rattles Units: About 7,000 Manufacturer: Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled Manhattan Toy? baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned. Sold at: Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.manhattantoy.com [Learn More]