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Product name “Crib Pals Rattles”
Description The recalled rattles include a “Kitty Cat Lion Rattle” and a set of seven “Playtime Pals” rattles. The “Crib Pals # V-2402, Kitty Cat Lion Rattle - SKN23970" is a 3 ½ inch round, yellow plastic face of a cat. A red pull handle is attached under the cat’s chin; when the handle is pulled, a plastic mane pops out to transform the cat into a lion. “Made in Japan” is imprinted on the back of the rattle. The set of seven rattles, packaged as “Crib Pals # RS-7, Playtime Pals - SKN234974 include a: Musical Chime, Li’l Fish Bath Toy, Dial ?N Rattle, Squeaky Rattle, Star Rattle, Happy Horn Rattle and Trumpet Time. Each rattle is made of yellow, red, blue and white plastic, with “Royal” and/or “Japan” printed on each. 
Problem The nose of the Cat-Lion may separate from the rattle and pose a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. The Star Rattle and the Musical Chime Rattle may pose a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. 
Distribution Sold in Toy-R-Us stores nationwide. 
Company Toys-R-Us; (800) 548-0364. 
Dates sold The “Kitty Cat Lion Rattle” was sold from October 1987 to August 1988. The “Playtime Pals” Rattles were sold from November 1987 to July 1988. 
Date posted 01/04/2002 
 

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