CPSC recall 05-203, announced June 23, 2005, covers Prestige Toy Spinning Water Teethers (about 1,500 units). The plastic spinner in the center of the teether can break, causing small beads to fall out. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take these teethers away from young children and return the item to Prestige Toy Corp. for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 666-8266.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The water-filled teether is bright green or blue with a green and blue plastic butterfly or turtle in the center, which spins around. The spinner contains small beads, which produce a rattling sound. They have Style #47447 (butterfly) and #47448 (turtle) written on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic spinner in the center of the teether can break, causing small beads to fall out. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Prestige Toy Corp. received one report from a consumer that the spinning component of one of these teethers broke apart, releasing two small beads. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these teethers away from young children and return the item to Prestige Toy Corp. for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Prestige Toy
- Manufacturer
- Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers, Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-203
- Units
- About 1,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Carter's Stores nationwide, from March 2005 through April 2005, for about $5.
Spinning Water Teethers
CPSC product type: Teething Items
Recall contact information
Contact Prestige Toy Corp.'s Hotline at (866) 666-8266 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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