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Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

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Recall Date: May 12, 2016

Recall Number: 16-161

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Rattles

Hazard: The rattle seams can separate, exposing the fiber stuffing and bell rattle, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact: Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on the “Recall” tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Rattles/

Units: About 14,400

Description: This recall involves Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles, including the Pink & Green Fish rattles, item number 5141577, and the Blue & Yellow Fish rattles, item number 5127642. The rattles are made of a soft chenille fabric with a fiber stuffing. They are 8.5 inches by 7 inches and have a hole cut out in the middle. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. Rattles have a sewn-in label with “Reg. No. PA-15130(CN)” and “Hobby Lobby 9123069” printed on the front of the label.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively at: Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for about $7.

Importer: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Manufactured in: China

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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