CPSC, Sassy Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
CPSC recall 02030. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sewn-on spherical-shaped fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to Sassy to receive a free replacement toy. Consumers should call Sassy for information on how to receive the replacement toy.
CPSC recall 02030 has the recall date 31 Oct 2001. The notice names the firm Sassy. The recall has about 455,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Rattles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Sassy has received 129 reports of eyes detaching from the rattles, including some incidents in which eyes were found in children's mouths. One of these children started to choke on a detached eye and a parent used the Heimlich maneuver to remove the eye. |
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| Units | 455,000 |
| Description | The rattles involved in the recall include: "Lily Pad Rattle" - A green frog with four plastic legs and a multi-colored belly. "Bitty Kitty Rattle" - A clear, plastic tube filled with beads connects a purple, cat-like face to a purple ball. Three plastic pieces encircle the plastic tube and make a rattle sound when shaken. "This Little Piggy Rattle" - A pink pig-like face is connected to a green ball by a yellow and pink arm and a blue arm. Beads inside the green ball make a rattle sound when shaken. "Goo Goo Goldfish" - A multi-colored fish with pink lips, an orange fin, and a clear, plastic tube that connects the head to the tail. Beads inside the tube make a rattle sound when shaken. "Smoochie Poochie Rattle" - A blue, puppy-like face with green spotted ears is connected to a blue and green spotted body. Five plastic pieces encircle the body and make a rattle sound when shaken. "Crinkly Crown Dragon Rattle" - A green dragon with a scaled, curved tail. Three blue ridges protrude from the dragon's back. A caretag attached to the head of each rattle reads in part, "Sassy" and "1999 Made in China." Rattles with the same appearance but embroidered eyes are not involved in this… |
| Product | Soft Rattles, About 455,000, Rattles |
| Sold at | Toy and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these rattles, from August 1999 through mid-October 2001, for about $5. |
| Importer | Sassy Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 455,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Rattles
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sassy
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2012 | Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard |
| 31 Jan 2011 | Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard |
| 28 Dec 2000 | CPSC, Sassy Announce Voluntary Recall to Remove Squirting Fish from Bath Toys |
| 23 May 1985 | High-Chairs Repaired by Sassy |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02030The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02030. https://recallregister.com/product/2035-cpsc-sassy-inc-announce-recall-to-replace-rattles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02030 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sassy has received 129 reports of eyes detaching from the rattles, including some incidents in which eyes were found in children's mouths. One of these children started to choke on a detached eye and a parent used the Heimlich maneuver to remove the eye.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toy and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these rattles, from August 1999 through mid-October 2001, for about $5.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02030?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 455,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China