CPSCDecember 13, 2007

Infantino® Infant Teethers recall: Choking Hazard

Infantino® Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Infantino® Infant Teethers recalled?

The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino® for a replacement teether or a product of equal value. Contact: For additional information, contact Infantino® toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.infantino.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
Infantino® Lion Teethers
Company
Infantino® LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Quantity
About 28,000
Sold at
Babies “R” Us, Pottery Barn Kids and other specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for about $5.
Recall date
December 13, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Infantino® has received eight reports of the nose detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten off nose.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Infantino® lion teethers. The yellow and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137, 0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006. The date codes are located on the back of the lion's head, above the Infantino® logo. Lion teethers with other date codes are not included in this recall.

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