Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 07081 · Jan 17, 2007 · Kids II Inc.
375,000
units affected
375,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07081
- Date
- Jan 17, 2007
- Company
- Kids II Inc.
- Units affected
- 375,000
- Product
- Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads
- Product type
- Teething Items
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The Bright Starts Star Teether Beads (model 8483) has textured soft plastic beads in bright colors and various shapes connected to a flexible plastic ring. The beads on this model are shaped as stars, spirals and ovals. The Bright Starts Teether Beads (model 8549) has plastic beads in bright colors that are shaped as an oval and are connected to a flexible plastic ring.
What can happen
The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
The fix
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kids II has received 24 reports of the plastic ring cracking or breaking and the beads becoming detached from the ring. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bright starts star teether beads and bright starts teether beads?
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.