Safety regulator, Reed & Barton Announce Recall of Infant Teething Rings
Recall 02518 · Jan 10, 2002 · Reed & Barton Corp.
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02518
- Date
- Jan 10, 2002
- Company
- Reed & Barton Corp.
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings
- Product type
- Teething Items
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings, model #WX201. The model number is located on a label on the outside of the gift box, along with "Waterford Fine Silver Gifts." The silver teething ring is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and made of two halves that are soldered together at a sterling silver decorative disc. The teething ring is sold as a keepsake, but also could be used as a teething ring. Waterford® Sterling is embossed on the bottom of the teething ring.
What can happen
The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
The fix
Consumers should take these teething rings away from children immediately and return the rings to the store where purchased, for a refund. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of health problems related to the handling and ingestion of the flux.
- Sold at
- Department stores, jewelry stores and gift shops sold these teething rings, from March 13, 2001 through October 25, 2001, for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled powerscourt sterling teething rings?
Consumers should take these teething rings away from children immediately and return the rings to the store where purchased, for a refund. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
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.