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Product name Infant Rattles
Description The recalled rattles are made out of multi-colored, woven plastic and have a bell inside. They measure about 4 1/2 inches long. "Made in Mexico" and "Lee Carter Company" are printed on a tag on a purple plastic loop at the end of the rattle's handle. 
Problem The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards. 
Distribution Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide for about $4. 
Company Lee Carter Co., call collect at 415-824-2004; website www.leecartercompany.com 
Dates sold From February 2001 through October 2011 
Date posted 01/25/2012 
Additional information For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12093.html 
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