CPSC2007-12-13
Infantino® Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
Infantino® LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino® for a replacement teether or a product of equal value.
Sold at
Babies “R” Us, Pottery Barn Kids and other specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for about $5.
Affected count
About 28,000
Injuries reported
Infantino® has received eight reports of the nose detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten off nose.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Infantino® Lion Teethers
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Infantino-Recalls-Infant-Teethers-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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