CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2008-01-31

Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard

08178 · Recalled 2008-01-31 · CPSC page

Recalled Silver Teether
Recalled Silver Teether

Description

The sterling silver teethers are circle shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure two inches in diameter.

Hazards

The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Reported injuries

Elegant Baby has received one report of a baby mouthing the heart when it broke off the teether and became lodged in his mouth.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Heart and Car Sterling Silver TeethersAbout 200

Parties

Manufacturer
Angel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N
Importer
Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc., of Burlington, N.C.
Made in
Mexico
Sold at
Independent infant clothing boutiques nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Elegant Baby at (800) 334-5321 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.elegantbaby.com

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Recalled Silver Teether
Recalled Silver Teether

Source: CPSC recall 08178. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.