Product Recall Number: 08-148
Why was Sterling Silver Teething Rings recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 08-148
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Sterling Silver Teething Rings. 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.Name of Product: Sterling Silver Teething RingsUnits: About 1,000Manufacturer: Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.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.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.Sold at: Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.Consumer 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 website at www.empiresilver.com.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 1,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Sold At: Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed