Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Kids’ product recall 09-101. Announced by CPSC on Jan 15, 2009.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 15, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- About 131,000 (This recall was first announced in Mar. 2008) units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.infantino.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 131,000 (This recall was first announced in Mar. 2008) units, as CPSC gives them.
Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles™.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Infantino LLC, San Diego, Calif.
- Wal-Mart, Babies “R” Us and other specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through September 2008 for between $3 and $4.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Infantino has received 10 reports of the tail piece on the rattle detaching since March 2008. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.