CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
CPSC recall 00082. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
CPSC recall 00082 has the recall date 22 Mar 2000. The notice names the firm Russ Berrie & Co. The recall has about 13,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Choking. CPSC gives the product type Rattles.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Russ Berrie are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these rattles. |
|---|---|
| Units | 13,400 |
| Description | The Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow. The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY." |
| Product | Precious Keepsakes™ silver-plated "New Baby" rattle, About 13,400, Rattles |
| Sold at | Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles, from November 1998 through December 1999, for about $14. |
| Manufacturer | Russ Berrie & Co. Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,400Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 24%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Rattles
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Russ Berrie & Co
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00082The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00082. https://recallregister.com/product/4212-cpsc-russ-berrie-co-inc-announce-recall-of-rattles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00082 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Russ Berrie are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these rattles.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles, from November 1998 through December 1999, for about $14.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00082?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 13,400