HABA Rainbow Rattle Grasping and Teething Toy Recall
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HABA USA is recalling about 2,000 Rainbow Rattle Grasping and Teething Toys due to choking and ingestion hazards from an untied elastic cord.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on September 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
HABA USA is recalling its Rainbow Rattle Grasping and Teething Toy because the glued knot on the elastic cord can become untied, allowing young children access to small wooden and plastic pieces that pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking and ingestion hazards.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the HABA Rainbow Rattle Grasping and Teething Toy, item number 2012261001 and batch code 0925. About 2,000 units were sold.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the rattle grasping and teething toy immediately, take it away from children and contact HABA USA to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the toy by cutting the elastic cord, taking a photo of it and uploading a photo of the destroyed toy with their name and address to recall@habausa.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product. Contact Habermaass Corporation toll-free at 800-468-6873 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@habausa.com or visit www.habausa.com/recalls.
Why This Matters
The hazard poses a risk of serious injury or death from choking and ingestion.
Source
https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/HABA-USA-Recalls-Rainbow-Rattle-Grasping-and-Teething-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-and-Ingestion-Hazards (CPSC Recall Number 26719)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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