Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date
2009-01-15
Manufacturer
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Units Affected
About 131,000 (This recall was first announced in Mar. 2008)

Products Involved

Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles™

Hazard

The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value.

Reported Injuries

Infantino has received 10 reports of the tail piece on the rattle detaching since March 2008. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Wal-Mart, Babies “R” Us and other specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through September 2008 for between $3 and $4.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The recalled Infantino Lamb and Lion Grabby Rattles™ are shaped like a lamb and lion respectively. Each has a ring-shaped body and an Infantino elliptical logo stamped on the front right foot of the animal. Rattles without tails on the animals and products with production codes of 0108 and 0508 are not affected by this recall. The production code is printed behind the ear in a dial format with the year (08) in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle (01 or 05) that indicates the month.

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