Gerber Flip Fingers Rattles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Gerber Products Co. is voluntarily recalling approximately 60,000 Flip Fingers Rattles due to a choking hazard. The spherical end-caps of these rattles may separate and release small parts, including spinning pieces and noise-making beads. The affected rattles have red, U-shaped handles embossed with "Gerber," measure 5.25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide, and have yellow spherical ends with multi-colored spinning parts. They were sold nationwide from May through September 1996 at grocery stores and specialty stores for about $1.40. The rattles came in clear plastic packages on blue cards labeled "Gerber Flip Fingers Rattle ... number 76250." Gerber received five reports of rattles breaking, though no injuries have been reported. Flip Fingers Rattles with green handles are not included in this recall.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and call Gerber at (800) 4-GERBER. Gerber will provide mailing materials and instructions for returning the rattles in exchange for a refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
Flip Fingers Rattle Recalled by Gerber Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White September 11, 1996 (301) 504-7063 Release # 96-188 CPSC and Gerber Products Co. Announce "Flip Fingers Rattle" Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gerber Products Co. of Fremont, Mich., is voluntarily recalling approximately 60,000 Flip Fingers Rattles in one style. The spherical end-caps of the rattle may separate releasing small parts, such as spinning pieces and noise-making beads, which present a choking and inhalation hazard to young children. Gerber received five reports of these rattles breaking. CPSC and Gerber have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. This recall involves Flip Fingers Rattles with red, U-shaped handles embossed with the word "Gerber." The rattles, measuring 5.25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide, have yellow spherical ends holding multi-colored spinning parts. Flip Fingers Rattles with green handles are not included in this recall. Grocery stores and a few specialty stores sold the rattles nationwide from May 1996 through September 1996 for about $1.40. The rattles came in clear plastic packages on a blue card labeled in part, "Gerber Flip Fingers Rattle ... number 76250." Consumers should take the rattles away from children immediately and call Gerber at (800) 4-GERBER. Gerber will send consumers mailing materials and instructions for returning the rattles to the company to receive a refund. For more information, consumers should call (800) 4-GERBER. Media inquiries should be directed to Van Hindes at Gerber Products Co., (616) 928-2782, or Gary Rudnick at Golin/Harris, (312) 836-7112.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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