Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration, Laceration Hazards
Recall 06563 · Jul 5, 2006 · Tiffany and Company
47
units affected
47
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06563
- Date
- Jul 5, 2006
- Company
- Tiffany and Company
- Units affected
- 47
- Product
- Paloma Rattles
- Product type
- Rattles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The Paloma Rattle is a ring that is 2.5 inches in diameter. It consists of nine linked sterling-silver balls that contain small beads.
What can happen
Seams on the rattle can open during use, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should take these rattles away from babies and return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund or a store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted as a precaution, based on the results of routine periodic product safety testing.
- Sold at
- Tiffany and Company sold these rattles in its stores, catalogs and on its Web site from January 20005 through March 2006 for about $195. This recall involves rattles sold in March 2006.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled paloma rattles?
Consumers should take these rattles away from babies and return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund or a store credit.
What is the hazard?
Seams on the rattle can open during use, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration 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.