CPSC Recall in 2013: Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2013.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-229

Date: June 27, 2013

Product Name: "Buff Baby" baby rattles

Recall Description:

The dumbbell-shaped "Buff Baby" rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts.

Hazard Description:

The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada

Incidents:

Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.amazon.com and various other websites from October 2011 through June 2013 for between $7 and $10.

Manufactured In:

China