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Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, Wind-Up Toys

CPSC Recall #07-192 — May 22, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-192
Recall DateMay 22, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 2,000
ImporterTri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Dollar stores in California from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $1.

Product

Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, Wind-Up Toys

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, and Wind-Up Toys. These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, Wind-Up ToysUnits: About 2,000Importer: Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.Hazard: These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves three different types of toys. The ball rattle is a multi-colored, 3-inch ball with oval openings and a small hexagon opening at each end. The wrist rattle toy is a white plastic wristband toy with six multi-colored balls with small bells inside. The wind-up toy is a 7.5-inch pink giraffe with yellow legs and a green wind-up knob below the tail of the giraffe.Sold at: Dollar stores in California from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Tri-Star at (510) 856-8785 anytime or CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard

These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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