Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08178 · announced January 31, 2008 · Angel Ortiz And Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/n · 200 units affected
The product
The sterling silver teethers are circle shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure two inches in diameter.
The hazard
The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Elegant Baby has received one report of a baby mouthing the heart when it broke off the teether and became lodged in his mouth.
Sold at: Independent infant clothing boutiques nationwide from February 2005 through September 2006 for about $50.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Elegant Baby at (800) 334-5321 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.elegantbaby.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.