May 15, 2008 Recall: Tumble Tower Infant Rattles

Recall Reason

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the Manhattan Group LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,000 Tumble Tower infant rattles this month. The company has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking, resulting in small parts which could potentially cause a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.

Do You Own These Rattles?

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The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is five inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned.

The Tumble Tower rattles were sold at gift and specialty stores nationwide, through mail-order catalogs, and on the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8AM and 5PM CT, Monday through Friday to exchange the rattles for another toy. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.manhattantoy.com.