Kids II Inc. Teethers recall: Choking Hazard
Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
Why was Kids II Inc. Teethers recalled?
The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.kidsii.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads
- Company
- Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 375,000
- Sold at
- Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.
- Recall date
- January 17, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Kids II has received 24 reports of the plastic ring cracking or breaking and the beads becoming detached from the ring. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Bright Starts Star Teether Beads (model 8483) has textured soft plastic beads in bright colors and various shapes connected to a flexible plastic ring. The beads on this model are shaped as stars, spirals and ovals. The Bright Starts Teether Beads (model 8549) has plastic beads in bright colors that are shaped as an oval and are connected to a flexible plastic ring.