CPSC recall 08-178, announced January 31, 2008, covers Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers (about 200 units). The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 334-5321, or go to www.elegantbaby.com.
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 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Angel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N
- Manufacturer
- Angel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N, of Mexico
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers
- Recall number
- 08-178
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent infant clothing boutiques nationwide from February 2005 through September 2006 for about $50.
- Importer
- Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc., of Burlington, N.C.
Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers
CPSC product type: Teething Items
Recall contact information
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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