On October 2, 2007, Target Corporation announced a recall of about 82,000 Plush Boys Rattles due to a possible choking hazard. The rattles, which were sold at Target Stores for $1, could break open, releasing small beads that could easily become lodged in the throats of young children.

The rattles come in three different styles: A white baseball with red stitching, a brown football with white stitching, and an orange basketball with black stitching.

Consumers should take the rattles away from children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. For more information about the recall, consumers may contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Release #08-002, October 2, 2007.