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Playgro Recalls Infant Activity Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

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Recall Date: April 14, 2021

Recall Number: 21-112

Recall Summary

Name of product: Clip Clop Infant Activity Rattles

Hazard: The abacus ring on the horses back can dislodge and release the small beads, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children, stop using them and contact Playgro for a free replacement, including shipping.

Consumer Contact: Playgro toll-free at 855-775-2947 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at customercare@playgro.com , or online at https://us.playgro.com/ and click on the Safety Recall link located at the top of the page or https://form.jotform.com/vgadmin/PlaygroRecall to register on-line for a free replacement or for more information. 

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Playgro-Recalls-Infant-Activity-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard 

Recall Details

Units: About 18,000

Description: This recall involves Playgro’s Clip Clop activity rattles.  The horse-shaped, plush, stuffed rattle is blue and has four legs, two of which are rattles and one has a mirror.  The horse comes with an abacus bar and three beads attached to its back.  Clip Clop is written on a green name tag on the side of the horse.  The Playgro logo appears on the front of a sewn-in seam label and batch code number 010053 or 010082 is printed on the back of the label.  UPC code 9321104011459 is located on the product packaging.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $5.

Importer(s): Playgro USA LLC, of Whittier Calif.

Manufactured In: China

Author: Marianne Halterman

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

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