Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12093
Recall Date
2012-01-24
Manufacturer
Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.
Units Affected
About 25,000
Products Involved
Infant Rattles
Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from infants and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4.
Manufactured In
Mexico
Full Recall Description
The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside. They measure about 4 1/2 inches long. "Made in Mexico" and "Lee Carter Company" are printed on a tag on a purple plastic loop at the end of the rattle's handle.
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