International Playthings recall rattles

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 21 (UPI) -- International Playthings Inc. of Parsippany, N.J., Thursday recalled 1,600 baby rattles because the balls in them can come out.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

The company has received one report of the spiral section of the toy coming apart but no injuries have been reported so far, the commission said.

The rattles, manufactured in China, were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004 for about $9.

Consumers are asked to contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.