Sterling Silver Teething Rings
CPSC Recall #08-148 — December 20, 2007
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
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.
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 Affected
About 1,000
Sold At
Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
Manufacturer
Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufactured In
United States