CPSC recall 07-081, announced January 17, 2007, covers Kids II Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads (about 375,000 units). The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The notice cites 24 incident reports. Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 325-7056, or go to www.kidsii.com.
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Which products are included?
The Bright Starts Star Teether Beads (model 8483) has textured soft plastic beads in bright colors and various shapes connected to a flexible plastic ring. The beads on this model are shaped as stars, spirals and ovals. The Bright Starts Teether Beads (model 8549) has plastic beads in bright colors that are shaped as an oval and are connected to a flexible plastic ring.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries
Kids II has received 24 reports of the plastic ring cracking or breaking and the beads becoming detached from the ring. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kids II
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers
- Recall number
- 07-081
- Units
- About 375,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.
- Distributor
- Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads
CPSC product type: Teething Items
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.kidsii.com
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