CPSC Recall in 2007: Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-081

Date: January 16, 2007

Product Name: Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 375,000 Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads. 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.Name of product: Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether BeadsUnits: About 375,000Distributor: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.Hazard: 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/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.Description: 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.Sold at: Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.Consumer Contact: 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 375,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.

Manufactured In:

China