Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 27, 2013 CPSC #13229

Quick answer

Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard is CPSC recall #13229, announced on June 27, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package. The remedy is consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact fred & friends to receive a full refund.. Affected brand: Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends.

Hazard

This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.

Affected products

Buff Baby baby rattles

Recalled brands

Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.

Recall date

June 27, 2013

Categories

Baby Rattles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13229?

CPSC recall #13229 covers Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 27, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.

What is the remedy for recall #13229?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13229 is consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact fred & friends to receive a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Fred-Friends-Recalls-Baby-Rattles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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