CPSCDecember 21, 2007

Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking

Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. 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

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
Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Company
Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Quantity
About 1,000
Sold at
Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
Recall date
December 21, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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