Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13229
Recall Date
2013-06-27
Manufacturer
Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I.
Units Affected
About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada
Products Involved
Buff Baby baby rattles
Hazard
The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.
Reported Injuries
Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.amazon.com and various other websites from October 2011 through June 2013 for between $7 and $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28