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Toys & Games/Infant Toys (0-2)

Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 22, 2014
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Summary

Midwest-CBK has recalled approximately 1,900 donut-shaped baby rattles because the plush animal head can detach from the rattle ring. The recall affects polyester knit fabric rattles designed to resemble a bear, monkey, and lion. The firm received one report of a head detaching, which creates a small part that a young child could choke on. These rattles were sold at small gift stores nationwide between July 2013 and December 2013 for about $10, and consumers should contact the company for a full refund.

Risk

The animal head on the rattle can separate from the main ring, creating a small part. This poses a serious choking hazard if a young child places the detached head in their mouth.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately take the recalled bear, monkey, or lion rattles away from children and stop using them.
  2. Check the rattle for a sewn-in label that includes 'Midwest-CBK', the production date '04/2013', and the batch number '00001281'.
  3. Verify if the rattle has a hang tag printed with 'Sweet-ums' and 'Midwest-CBK'.
  4. Contact Midwest-CBK at (800) 394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.mwcbk.com and click on 'Product Recall Information' to receive a full refund.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions about this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.

Contact: Midwest-CBK at (800) 394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.mwcbk.com and click on Product Recall Information.

Affected Products

Product: Midwest-CBK Bear Baby Rattle (7-inch)
Lot Numbers:
00001281
Date Ranges: Sold July 2013 - December 2013
Product: Midwest-CBK Monkey Baby Rattle (7-inch)
Lot Numbers:
00001281
Date Ranges: Sold July 2013 - December 2013
Product: Midwest-CBK Lion Baby Rattle (7-inch)
Lot Numbers:
00001281
Date Ranges: Sold July 2013 - December 2013

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Midwest-CBK rattle

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Midwest-CBK rattle

Midwest-CBK rattle

Midwest-CBK rattle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14083
Status: Active
Sold By: Small gift stores from July 2013 through December 2013 for about $10.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,900
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Midwest-CBK LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Contact: Midwest-CBK at (800) 394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.mwcbk.com and click on Product Recall Information.
Agency Last Updated: January 8, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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