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Monkeez Wrist Rattle and Monkeez Baby Booties
- Starting date:
- April 14, 2011
- Posting date:
- April 14, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002555
Joint Recall with Midwest-CBK Inc., Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Affected products
Monkeez Wrist Rattle and Monkeez Baby Booties
Product description
| Affected Product | Description | UPC | Item Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkeez Wrist Rattle | Knitted yarn wrist rattle with a monkey head attached. It comes in multiple colours. | 7 38449 02699 1 | 026991 |
| Monkeez Baby Booties | Knitted yarn baby booties with monkey heads attached. It comes in multiple colours. | 7 38449 02698 4 | 026984 |
Hazard identified
The pom-pom on the top of the monkey head on both items can detach, when applying adequate tension on the pom-pom, and release small parts. This poses a choking hazard to children.
Midwest-CBK Inc. received one report in the United States that a pom-pom from a wrist rattle detached into the mouth of a 6-month old; there was no reported of injury to the child.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these toys.
For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see Health Canada's Toy Safety Tips.
Number sold
Approximately 624 wrist rattles and 712 pairs of baby booties were sold in Canada at various retail stores.
In the United States, approximately 10,000 wrist rattles and 11,000 pairs of baby booties were sold.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from June 2009 to March 2011 in Canada and the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Midwest-CBK Inc.
Union City
Tennessee
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-394-4225
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the affected toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Midwest-CBK Inc. at 1-800-394-4225, extension 2771.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.