Product Recall Number: 02-518
Why was Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings recalled?
The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
Product Recall Number: 02-518
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-01-09
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings
Description: Reed & Barton Corp., of Taunton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 200 Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings, model #WX201. The model number is located on a label on the outside of the gift box, along with "Waterford Fine Silver Gifts." The silver teething ring is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and made of two halves that are soldered together at a sterling silver decorative disc. The teething ring is sold as a keepsake, but also could be used as a teething ring. Waterford® Sterling is embossed on the bottom of the teething ring.
Hazard Description: The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 200
Incidents: CPSC and Reed & Barton have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of health problems related to the handling and ingestion of the flux.
Remedy: Consumers should take these teething rings away from children immediately and return the rings to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold At: Department stores, jewelry stores and gift shops sold these teething rings from March 13, 2001 through October 25, 2001 for about $100.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed