Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard
Recall 11114 · Jan 31, 2011 · Sassy Inc.
37,000
units affected
37,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11114
- Date
- Jan 31, 2011
- Company
- Sassy Inc.
- Units affected
- 37,000
- Product
- Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles
- Product type
- Pacifiers and Teething Rings
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Refreshing Rings infant teethers/rattles intended for babies ages three months and older. The product has a red, water-filled ring on one end and a black and white polka dot ball on the other end. The two ends of the rattles/teethers are connected by a black and white, flexible plastic rod with three floating rings. Style number 80026 is printed on the packaging
What can happen
Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the teethers/rattles from children and contact Sassy Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of pieces of the black plastic from the polka dot ball detaching while being chewed. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and baby specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 and January 2011 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled refreshing rings infant teethers/rattles?
Consumers should immediately take the teethers/rattles from children and contact Sassy Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard.
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.