Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 10018 · announced October 22, 2009 · Cambridge Silversmiths · 13,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Fiesta Masquerade and the Home Olympic 20- piece flatware sets. The Fiesta Masquerade flatware set is silver-colored and the handles have plastic decorative inserts in red, orange, yellow, green and three different shades of blue. The Home Olympic flatware sets are charcoal and the handles have decorative black inserts.
The hazard
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled flatware sets immediately and contact the company to return the product and obtain a free replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.
Sold at: Fiesta Masquerade at JC Penney, Federated Department Stores, Bealls and Homer Laughlin from November 2008 through May 2009 for about $70 per 20-piece set; Home Olympic at Target from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $30 per 20-piece set.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Cambridge Silversmiths at (800) 890-3366 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at www.cambridgesilversmiths.com or email service@cambridgesilversmiths.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.