CPSC2002-01-10
CPSC, Reed & Barton Announce Recall of Infant Teething Rings
Reed & Barton Corp., of Taunton, Mass.
Hazard
The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Department stores, jewelry stores and gift shops sold these teething rings, from March 13, 2001 through October 25, 2001, for about $100.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
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
Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Reed--Barton-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-Teething-RingsDon't want to check this manually?
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