Teething Recalls
Manhattan Group Recalls Rattles
A whimsical rattle with teether edges was recalled May 15, 2008 by the Manhattan Group in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. The tumble tower infant rattles have blue plastic end caps that can break off, posing a choking hazard. The rattles were sold from September 2007 through April 2008 and should be returned to the store where purchased, or contact the manufacturer.
Infantino Recalls Teether Rattles
A lamb-shaped rattle manufactured by the San Diego, Calif.-based company, Infantino, was recalled on March 5, 2008 in a voluntary action in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The rattles, which were manufactured in China, have been the subject of eight reports of the lamb’s tail piece detaching, which poses a choking hazard. The affected products were sold at Wal-Mart, Babies R Us and other retail stores from September 2007 through February 2008, and contain the date code of 0907 on the lamb’s left ear.
Silver Teething Rings Recalled as Choking Hazard
Potential breakage resulting in choking hazards has prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to, on Jan. 31, 2007, issue a recall of about 200 sterling silver teething rings imported by Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc. of Burlington, N.C. The rings were manufactured in circle shapes with either a heart or car in the center, which can accidentally break apart in the baby’s mouth. The silver teethers were sold by independent baby clothing stores from February 2005 through September 2006 and retailed for about $50.
Empire Silver Co. Sterling Silver Teething Rings
On Dec. 26, 2007. the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall by Empire Silver Co. of its sterling silver teething rings. The manufacturer, based in Brooklyn, N.Y., produced an estimated 1,000 teething rings that were sold for $50 to $120 at jewelry, gift and department stores in the United States. The teething ring, which was available in three styles, has a silver ball, which can come unsoldered, releasing plastic beads that create a potential choking hazard. For more information call 1-800-255-9475 or visit www.empiresilver.com.
Priddy ‘Trucks’ Shaker Teether Books
On Aug. 23, 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert and recall on about 35,000 cloth books that incorporate a teether and rattle.
The books, manufactured by St. Martin’s Press, can pose a choking hazard if parts of the teether fall off.
The books were sold at Barnes & Noble stores between January 2006 and June 2007. A free replacement is being offered through the publisher.
Bright Start teething rings
Kids II has announced the recall of about 375,000 teether or teething beads sold under the Bright Star and Bright Starts name. The plastic ring holding the beads in place can break, which creates a choking hazard when the beads detach. No injuries have been reported. The models in question are Nos. 8483 and 8549, and are shaped like stars, spirals and ovals.
Tiffany Teether rattles
Those who forked out $150 for Tiffany and Co.’s teether rattles, please take note that a dispute over product safety was settled June 28, 2006 when the upscale jeweler agreed to pay $262,500 to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The civil penalty is intended to compensate for Tiffany’s alleged failure to immediately tell the government about reports that a teether with small beads and animal decorations could fall apart, posing a choking hazard.
About 3,700 of the pricey teethers were sold between November 2003 and February 2004, the CPUC reported. Tiffany’s Paloma rattle was recently the subject of a recall.
Recalls from 2005 and Earlier
June 2005: Prestige Toy Corp’s Spinning Water Teethers
January 2005: Magic Cabin wooden teethers
June 2002: Prestige Toy Corp’s Duckie Ring/Rattle Teethers
January 2002: Reed & Barton sterling teething rings
July 2000: Manhattan Toy Corp. teethers
June 2000: Whitehall-Robbins Healthcare teething ring
March 2005: Sanitoy Rolling Ball Rattle Teether
July 1994 and July 2001: Remco Toys scented teether
July 1991: Scenique Toys, Inc.: Teething Wheel
July 1983: Nuk gum massager
July 1978: Okla Homer Smith Furniture crib teething rails