2,000 HABA Rainbow Rattle teething toys recalled after knots can come undone

What was recalled

HABA USA recalled about 2,000 HABA Rainbow Rattle Grasping and Teething Toys. The rattle is constructed from wood with multiple materials and colorful components, and has plastic rattling rings that make sound when moved. It is designed for infant grasping, sensory exploration and early play, and sold for about $13.

The recall is limited to one item number, 2012261001, and one batch code, 0925. The batch code is printed in black on one of the natural wooden hemisphere pieces; the item number is on the back of the backer card, above the barcode. Other HABA rattles, and other batches of this rattle, are not named in the notice.

The importer is Habermaass Corporation, Inc., doing business as HABA USA, of Skaneateles, New York. The toys were manufactured in China. The CPSC page labels this a Fast Track recall, and the company is offering a full refund.

Why it was recalled

The CPSC notice says the glued knot on the elastic cord can become untied, "allowing young children access to the small wooden and plastic pieces, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking and ingestion hazards."

A grasping rattle is designed to be mouthed, so any piece small enough to fit in a baby's mouth becomes a hazard once it comes free. The elastic cord is what holds the wooden hemispheres and plastic rings together; if the knot lets go, the toy can come apart in the child's hands.

The notice ties the problem to one batch, 0925, and does not cite a violation of a mandatory standard; the hazard is the glued knot itself. Compare the same-day recall of the Chillife Montessori baby toy set, where the CPSC cited a violation of the mandatory standard for toys, or the Warm Feather highchair teether warning, where the seller refused to recall at all.

Where it was sold

The rattles were sold at specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Bellalunatoys.com, Habausa.com and Nordstrom.com from December 2025 through July 2026 for about $13, according to the CPSC notice.

That is a short window, roughly eight months, and the notice does not name individual specialty stores. If you bought a HABA rattle from an independent toy shop in that period, check the batch code rather than assuming it is or is not covered. If you bought it online, your order history will show the purchase date and the product name.

Target.com was also the sales channel for the Kmaier infant walker, recalled the same day. In both cases the recall contact is the company named on the notice, not the retailer; the HABA notice gives no Target, Amazon or Nordstrom return instruction.

How to identify an affected rattle

Two markings settle it. First, the batch code: look for "0925" printed in black on one of the natural wooden hemisphere pieces. Second, the item number 2012261001, printed on the back of the backer card above the barcode, if you still have the packaging.

If the batch code on your rattle is different, it is not part of this recall. If the code has worn off and you have no packaging, contact HABA USA using the details below and describe when and where you bought it.

Reported incidents and injuries

HABA USA has received two reports of the knots on the elastic cord becoming untied. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC notice.

Two reports against about 2,000 units is a low number, and no child was hurt. That does not make the rattle safe to keep using: the hazard is that the knot can fail at any time, and a grasping rattle spends much of its life in a baby's mouth.

If your rattle has come apart, or your child has put a loose piece in their mouth, report it to HABA USA and to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or by calling 800-638-2772. Reports help the agency track whether the problem is wider than the two cases on the notice.

What to do if you have one

The remedy is a full refund. The CPSC notice states: "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 channels on the notice: 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 online at www.habausa.com/recalls (or www.habausa.com, then click "Recalls" in the footer).

1. Take the rattle away from your baby now.
2. Confirm the batch code (0925) on the wooden hemisphere and, if you have the card, item number 2012261001.
3. Cut the elastic cord so the toy cannot be used again.
4. Photograph the destroyed rattle and email the photo, with your name and mailing address, to recall@habausa.com. You can also call 800-468-6873 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or use www.habausa.com/recalls.
5. Throw the destroyed toy away and keep a copy of your email and any receipt until the refund arrives.

Who issued the recall and when

The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Aug. 27, 2026, with recall number 26-719. The recalling firm is Habermaass Corporation, Inc., doing business as HABA USA, of Skaneateles, New York. The CPSC page carries a "Fast Track Recall" label.

The notice gives no deadline for refund requests and no end date for the recall. HABA USA maintains a recalls page at www.habausa.com/recalls, which the notice points to for more information.

Other infant-product recalls announced the same day include the Kmaier infant walker recall (about 243 walkers, full refund) and the Little Loves & Co. drawstring clothing recall (about 590 garments). All three are listed on the CPSC's recalls page, which you can search by brand.

How to monitor recalls and why to keep your receipts

HABA's recall reached the CPSC site and the company's own recalls page, but not necessarily your inbox. Check the CPSC recalls page for toys and household products, or subscribe to CPSC email alerts. For food, drugs and cosmetics, use the FDA recalls page and FoodSafety.gov alerts; for meat and poultry, USDA FSIS recalls; for vehicles, the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Retailer notifications and the brand's own site are worth a look as well.

Keep receipts, order confirmations and photos of packaging (item numbers, batch or lot codes, UPCs, best-by dates). If a company refund, reimbursement or a future claim program becomes available, that paperwork may be what proves you owned the product, and it is what class action claim forms usually ask for. Owed does not track recalls, but it does track open class action settlements on its settlements page.

Glossary

Batch code

A code identifying the production run of a product. For this recall it is 0925, printed in black on a wooden hemisphere of the rattle; other batches are not recalled.

Item number

The manufacturer's product identifier, 2012261001 here, printed on the back of the backer card above the barcode.

Choking and ingestion hazard

The CPSC's description of what can happen when small pieces come loose from a toy meant for infants: pieces can block the airway or be swallowed.

Remedy

What the company offers to correct the problem. HABA USA is offering a full refund after you cut the cord and send a photo of the destroyed toy.

Fast Track recall

A label that appears on some CPSC recall notices, including this one. It does not change what consumers should do.

Recall number

The CPSC's reference number for a specific recall: 26-719 for the HABA Rainbow Rattle.

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