Reed and Barton Recalls Gingham Bunny Forks and Spoons for Babies Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards
CPSC recall 13176 · announced April 24, 2013 · Winkuan Metals Technology Co · 4,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves infant flatware from the Gingham Bunny Flatware Collection, sold three ways; as just the infant feeding spoon, in a fork and spoon set, and in a three-piece set including the infant feeding spoon with a bowl and bib. The flatware is silver-colored, nickel-plated and has a bunny with pink coloring on its ears at the end of the handle.
The hazard
The pink coloring on the bunny's ears can come off, posing choking and ingestion hazards to babies.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flatware away from infants and contact Reed and Barton for a full refund or free replacement flatware. Remedy type: Replace Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Reed and Barton has received one report of the pink coloring on the bunny's ears coming off the flatware. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Reed and Barton factory stores and various gift shops nationwide and online at www.reedandbarton.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for between $15 and $40.
Consumer contact: Reed and Barton Corp., at (800) 343-1383 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.reedandbarton.com and click on Recall Information in the gray box at the bottom of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.