Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 12161. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 12161 has the recall date 26 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Manhattan Group. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Baby Rattles.
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| Incidents and injuries | Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles. The plastic rattles feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. Each clear ball, located at the end of the rattle, measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The clear rattles contain small multi-colored beads and a white plastic disc featuring a blue smiling character face inside. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag. |
| Product | Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle, About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada, Baby Rattles |
| Sold at | Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $15. |
| Importer | Manhattan Group LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Baby Rattles
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Manhattan Group
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2015 | Manhattan Group Recalls Children’s Elephant Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| 4 Dec 2013 | Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard |
| 1 Sep 2011 | Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard |
| 3 Mar 2011 | Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards |
| 3 Dec 2008 | Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 15 May 2008 | Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard |
| 20 Jul 2000 | Teethers Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC |
| 8 Feb 2000 | Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12161. https://recallregister.com/product/1032-manhattan-group-recalls-baby-rattles-due-to-choking-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12161 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Manhattan Group has received two reports of rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $15.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12161?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12161?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000 in the United States and 150 in Canada