HABA Recalls Rainbow Rattle Teething Toy Due to Choking Hazard — What COS Parents Need to Know

HABA USA has recalled its Rainbow Rattle Grasping and Teething Toy due to a choking and ingestion hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 27, 2026. A glued knot on the toy's elastic cord can come untied, giving infants access to small wooden and plastic components that pose a serious risk of choking or ingestion. About 2,000 of these toys were sold across the country.

The Hazard

When the knot securing the elastic cord comes untied, it exposes the small wooden and plastic components that make up the toy's colorful rattle elements. For infants who are grasping and mouthing objects — which is exactly what this toy is designed to encourage — those loose pieces create a real choking and ingestion risk.

Choking hazards in teething and grasping toys are taken seriously by the CPSC because infants at this developmental stage are especially vulnerable. They put everything in their mouths, can't remove a lodged object on their own, and can't call for help.

What to Do

Stop using the toy immediately and keep it away from your child. If you have the recalled Rainbow Rattle Grasping and Teething Toy (item number 2012261001, batch code 0925), contact HABA USA for a full refund:

• Phone: 800-468-6873, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
• Email: recall@habausa.com
• Online: habausa.com/recalls

If you received this toy as a gift for a new baby — or gave one to someone else — pass along the recall information. HABA is a popular brand for parents who prefer natural-material and wooden toys, and it's frequently purchased through registries and gift lists. That means the toy may have changed hands without the original buyer seeing the recall announcement.

About HABA

HABA is a German toy manufacturer known for its wooden toys, games, and developmental products for infants and young children. Its products are commonly found in specialty toy stores, independent retailers, and mainstream platforms including Amazon and Target. The company's U.S. subsidiary, Habermaass Corporation, operates as HABA USA and is cooperating with the CPSC on this recall.

What's Next

If you have the recalled toy, contact HABA USA now using the contact information above. For a full list of current CPSC recalls — including all recent children's product recalls — visit cpsc.gov/Recalls. Parents can also sign up for recall email alerts at cpsc.gov to receive notification of new recalls as they are announced, without having to check the site manually.