CPSCGeneral Alert
Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
Published: December 21, 2007Recall ID: 08148Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled sterling silver teething rings were sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball, and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings.
Affected Products
Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Teething-Rings-Recalled-by-Empire-Silver-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bed62253707642999b3214a803867c7d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Teething Rings |
| Hazards › Name | The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Sterling Silver Teething Rings |
| Products › Type | Teething Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2166 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 4167 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled sterling silver teething rings were sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball, and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings. |
| Recall Number | 08148 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Empire Silver Company at (800) 255-9475 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.empiresilver.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |