Infantino® Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08135 · announced December 13, 2007 · Infantino® · 28,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Infantino® lion teethers. The yellow and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137, 0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006. The date codes are located on the back of the lion's head, above the Infantino® logo. Lion teethers with other date codes are not included in this recall.
The hazard
The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino® for a replacement teether or a product of equal value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Infantino® has received eight reports of the nose detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten off nose.
Sold at: Babies “R” Us, Pottery Barn Kids and other specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Infantino® toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.infantino.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.