Baby rattles recalled for choking risk

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Discounter Target Stores and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday a recall of 460,000 plush baby rattles and photo frame ornaments because the small parts used in the products can detach and pose a serious choking hazard for infants and young children.

Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.

Target recalled these plush baby rattles and photo frames because the small parts used in the products can detach and pose a choking risk to small children.

Target (Charts) said it had received 11 reports of the pompoms, eyes, nose and bows detaching from the rattles and frame ornaments, including one report of a baby mouthing a detached part. However, the CPSC said no injuries have been reported.

The recalled plush rattles and frame ornaments were sold in the "See. Spot. Save." department of Target stores nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 priced at $1. Both products were manufactured in China.

The two styles of rattles include a pink bear and a green moose. The plush animals either have a rattle inside or a plastic ring attached. The photo frame ornaments are a pink bear or green moose holding either a square or heart-shaped frame.

The CPSC said consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target gift card. Consumers can also contact Target at 800-440-0680 or Target's Web site at www.target.com.

Target's stock edged upward in early trading Thursday. Rivals Costco (Charts) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (Charts) both edged downward.

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