CPSC recall 11-114, announced January 31, 2011, covers Sassy Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles (about 37,000 units). Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the teethers/rattles from children and contact Sassy Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 323-6336, or go to www.sassybaby.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Refreshing Rings infant teethers/rattles intended for babies ages three months and older. The product has a red, water-filled ring on one end and a black and white polka dot ball on the other end. The two ends of the rattles/teethers are connected by a black and white, flexible plastic rod with three floating rings. Style number 80026 is printed on the packaging
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of pieces of the black plastic from the polka dot ball detaching while being chewed. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the teethers/rattles from children and contact Sassy Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sassy
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers
- Recall number
- 11-114
- Units
- About 37,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise and baby specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 and January 2011 for about $5.
- Importer
- Sassy Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.
Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles
CPSC product type: Pacifiers and Teething Rings
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sassy Inc. at (800) 323-6336 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sassybaby.com
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