On July 24, 2008, Kids II Inc. recalled about 19,000 Bright Starts Ring Rattles because the tip of the rattle’s antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, may detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Kids II received two reports of the tip of the antenna detaching, including one report that the purple ball was in the baby’s mouth, though no injuries have been reported.

The recalled rattle is a soft toy shaped as a bee, with a yellow head, ring-shaped green body, blue/green wings and purple/red antennas. Model number 8534 and date code PA8 are printed on a label sewn into the bee’s head.

Toy stores, mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide sold the recalled Bright Starts Ring Rattles from January 2008 through June 2008 for between $2 and $3.

Consumers are advised to immediately remove the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II at 877-325-7056 to receive a free replacement. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Kids II recalls infant rattles due to choking hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-343, July 24, 2008.