Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled December 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 08148 · Teething
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
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 to do
Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Contact
For additional information, contact Empire Silver Company at (800) 255-9475 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.empiresilver.com
Product
Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Manufacturer(s)
Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailers
Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →