Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #14039
Recall Date
2013-12-04
Manufacturer
Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Units Affected
About 8,300 in the U.S. and 4,100 in Canada
Products Involved
Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattles
Hazard
The colored arches can break, creating a small part which poses a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
Manhattan Group has received four reports of the rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through October 2013 for about $15
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall includes the Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattle. The plastic rattles have four, colored arches (red, orange, green and blue) with sliding beads on each of the arches. The arches are held together by a single string of red, white and blue elastic. The rattle arches measure about 5 inches in diameter. The product was sold with or without a box. "Manhattan Toy" is printed on one of the arches.
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