| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| September 11, 1987 |
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| Release # 87-052 |
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Recall Warning issued on Windmill Rattle Because of possible Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, Artsana of America, Inc., New York, New York,
today announced a recall of children's rattles which could be a
choking hazard.
The recalled item is a plastic baby rattle with a rubber suction
cup. The top of the rattle has four balls fastened to a hub which
spins on a shaft. Each ball contains two plastic pellets to provide
noise as the balls are spun. The unit's hub is labeled "Made in
Italy" and its suction cup is labeled "CHICCO". The rattle is
identified as Model 61722 and sold in a cardboard box labeled
"Spinning Windmill Rattle, 3 months - 24 months, Artsana S.P.A., Made
in Italy."
Neither CPSC nor the firm is aware of any known injury
associated with this rattle. Approximately 61,000 units were sold
nationwide by the firm during the past two years for $2.95 each.
Consumers who purchased these rattles for children should stop
using them immediately and return them to the store where originally
purchased for a refund. Retailers who have the Model 61722 Spinning
Windmill Rattle in stock should stop selling them immediately.
Anyone wishing additional information may contact Artsana of
America, Inc., by calling 212-255-6977. To determine if your product
is affected by this announcement, consumers can call the CPSC
toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number
for the hearing impaired is 800-638-8270.
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