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Product name Shake 'N Sort Rattles
Description The Shake ?N Sort Rattle, model # 5040, contains beads of different sizes and colors which children can sort into different holes. The hourglass shaped plastic rattle, measures five inches long, with an orange handle and yellow plastic caps, which seal both ends of the rattle. “Playskool” is printed on one of the yellow caps. 
Problem Some of the rattles made prior to 1988 may separate and release small beads which may be a potential choking hazard to young children. 
Distribution Sold nationally - Refer to CPSC Hotline (800) 638-2772. 
Company Playskool, Inc., 60 Delta Drive, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861; (800) 237-0063. Rhode Island residen 
Dates sold Refer to CPSC Hotline (800) 638-2772. 
Date posted 01/04/2002 
 

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