Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08268. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy.
CPSC recall 08268 has the recall date 15 May 2008. The notice names the firm Manhattan Group. The recall has about 7,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Rattles.
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| Incidents and injuries | Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,000 |
| Description | The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned. |
| Product | Tumble Tower Infant Rattles, About 7,000, Rattles |
| Sold at | Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15. |
| Manufacturer | Manhattan Group LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category 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 |
| 26 Apr 2012 | 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 |
| 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 08268. https://recallregister.com/product/4290-manhattan-group-recalls-infant-rattles-due-to-choking-hazard/. 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 08268 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08268?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China