Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled January 31, 2008 · CPSC recall 08178 · Angel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N

Hazard

The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund.

Units

About 200

Incidents / injuries

Elegant Baby has received one report of a baby mouthing the heart when it broke off the teether and became lodged in his mouth.

Description

The sterling silver teethers are circle shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure two inches in diameter.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Elegant Baby at (800) 334-5321 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.elegantbaby.com

Product

Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers

Manufacturer(s)

Angel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N, of Mexico

Imported by

Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc., of Burlington, N.C.

Retailers

Independent infant clothing boutiques nationwide from February 2005 through September 2006 for about $50.

Made in

Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →