Baby Rattles Recalled by STK International
CPSC recall 98131. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Choking
CPSC recall 98131 has the recall date 24 Jun 1998. The notice names the firm STK International. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Rattles.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Baby Rattles Recalled by STK International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 1998 Release # 98-131 Company Phone Number: (800) 536-7855 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Baby Rattles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), STK International Inc., of Vernon, Calif., is recalling about 15,800 baby rattles. The handles of these rattles could present a serious choking hazard to infants and young children. Because of the rattle handles' shape, they could block a child's airway if inserted in the throat. CPSC and STK International Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this rattle. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The rattles are called "Turning Ball with Whistle," and are designed to be an infant toy. They are made of multi-colored plastic with a handle connected to a ring holding a rotating segmented ball. This ball contains a clear plastic ball holding two small metal balls. The… |
| Product | Turning Ball with Whistle baby rattles, Rattles |
| Manufacturer | STK International |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1998: 65,000
- CPSC recalls of 1998
- 133
- Recalls of 1998 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 1998 in the category Rattles
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name STK International
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2001 | CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys |
| 5 Nov 1997 | Clock Tambourine Toys Recalled by STK International |
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- CPSC recall notice 98131The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 98131. https://recallregister.com/product/6175-baby-rattles-recalled-by-stk-international/. 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 98131 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 98131 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China
- How many CPSC recalls name STK International?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name STK International. This recall is 1 of them.