CPSC, Prestige Toy Corp. Announce Recall of Spinning Water Teethers
CPSC recall 05203 · announced June 23, 2005 · Prestige Toy · 1,500 units affected
The product
The water-filled teether is bright green or blue with a green and blue plastic butterfly or turtle in the center, which spins around. The spinner contains small beads, which produce a rattling sound. They have Style #47447 (butterfly) and #47448 (turtle) written on the packaging.
The hazard
The plastic spinner in the center of the teether can break, causing small beads to fall out. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these teethers away from young children and return the item to Prestige Toy Corp. for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Prestige Toy Corp. received one report from a consumer that the spinning component of one of these teethers broke apart, releasing two small beads. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Carter's Stores nationwide, from March 2005 through April 2005, for about $5.
Consumer contact: Contact Prestige Toy Corp.'s Hotline at (866) 666-8266 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.