CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Reed & Barton Announce Recall of Infant Teething Rings
Published: January 10, 2002Recall ID: 02518Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
Product Description & Identification
Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings, model #WX201. The model number is located on a label on the outside of the gift box, along with "Waterford Fine Silver Gifts." The silver teething ring is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and made of two halves that are soldered together at a sterling silver decorative disc. The teething ring is sold as a keepsake, but also could be used as a teething ring. Waterford® Sterling is embossed on the bottom of the teething ring.
Affected Products
Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Reed--Barton-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-Teething-Rings |
| Title | CPSC, Reed & Barton Announce Recall of Infant Teething Rings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_Infant_Sterling_Teething_Ring.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Infant Sterling Teething Ring |
| Hazards › Name | The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Reed & Barton have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of health problems related to the handling and ingestion of the flux. |
| Products › Name | Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings |
| Products › Type | Teething Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2166 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 2241 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these teething rings away from children immediately and return the rings to the store where purchased, for a refund. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores, jewelry stores and gift shops sold these teething rings, from March 13, 2001 through October 25, 2001, for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2002-01-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings, model #WX201. The model number is located on a label on the outside of the gift box, along with "Waterford Fine Silver Gifts." The silver teething ring is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and made of two halves that are soldered together at a sterling silver decorative disc. The teething ring is sold as a keepsake, but also could be used as a teething ring. Waterford® Sterling is embossed on the bottom of the teething ring. |
| Recall Number | 02518 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Reed & Barton Corp., of Taunton, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information call Reed & Barton at (800) 822-1824 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.reedandbarton.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-29T00:00:00 |