In Depth Baby Product Reviews Led by a Pediatrician

Recall Notice: Green Sprouts brand flower rattle

i play recalls Green Sprouts infant rattles due to choking hazard
Recall Notice: Green Sprouts brand flower rattle
i play recalls Green Sprouts infant rattles due to choking hazard
Credit: Green Sprouts
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Research Analyst
Sunday September 22, 2019

This recall includes the wood Green Sprouts brand flower rattle. The multi-colored rattles are natural wood and measure 2.5" by 2.5" by 4". Attached to the handle are three round flower shaped balls, one with a silver metal bell, all of which are attached to the handle with an elastic cord. The words “Green Sprouts,” "Made in Taiwan" and a date code (14714 or 21815) are imprinted on the circular handle.

Concern/Hazard


Parts of the toy/rattle can become detached, creating a potential choking hazard.

Confirmed Incidents


i play has three reports of parts detaching from the rattle with no injuries reported.

Remedy


Consumers should take rattles away from babies immediately and contact i play for information on how to receive a $50 coupon code for the purchase of a new product.

Who to Contact for More Information


Consumers should contact i play via phone at 800-876-1574 from 9 am-5 pm EST Monday-Friday, via email at contactus@iplaybaby.com, or online at www.iplaybaby.com under “Health & Safety.

Additional information on this rattle recall can be read on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Company


i play. inc., of Asheville, North Carolina

Frontier Natural Products Co-op of Norway, Iowa and Imperial Distributors, of Worcester, Massachusetts

Product Origin


Taiwan

Where Was it Sold


This rattle was sold at Whole Foods Market and other stores nationwide and at Amazon.com and other websites from December 2014 - October 2018.

Recall Date


October 28, 2018

Recall Number


19-024