Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 08148 · Dec 21, 2007 · Empire Silver Company
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08148
- Date
- Dec 21, 2007
- Company
- Empire Silver Company
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Sterling Silver Teething Rings
- Product type
- Teething Items
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled sterling silver teething rings were sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball, and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings.
What can happen
The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sterling silver teething rings?
Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
What is the hazard?
The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration 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.