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Primark Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Risk of Choking and Ingestion Hazards

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Recall Date: December 07, 2023

Recall number: 24-049

Recall Summary

Name of Product: “Wooden Music Shaker” and “DTR M&M Maracas” Baby Rattles

Hazard: The bottom portion of the recalled baby rattles can detach, posing choking and/or ingestion hazards.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Primark U.S. collect at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.primark.com/en-us/help/recall-wooden-shaker or at www.primark.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Primark-Recalls-Baby-Rattles-Due-to-Risk-of-Choking-and-Ingestion-Hazards

Recall Details

Units: About 1,380

Description: This recall involves the Primark baby rattles, “Wooden Music Shaker” and “DTR M&M Maracas”. The baby rattles were sold in yellow, red, light green and light blue colors. The red baby rattle has a “Minnie Mouse” image on it, and the yellow baby rattle has a “Mickey Mouse” image on it. The numbers 7495201 (Wooden Music Shaker) or 5311101 (DTR M&M Maracas) are printed on the product packaging.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled baby rattles away from children, stop using them and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the rattles breaking apart in the United Kingdom. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Primark U.S. stores located in the northeast region, Florida, Maryland and Chicago from March 2021 through August 2023 for between $3.50 and $4.50.

Importer(s): Primark U.S. Corp., of Boston

Manufactured In: China

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Author: Marianne Halterman

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

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