CPSC Recall in 2007: Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Sterling Silver Teething Rings. The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.Name of Product: Sterling Silver Teething RingsUnits: About 1,000Manufacturer: Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Hazard: The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled sterling silver teething rings were sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball, and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings.Sold at: Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Empire Silver Company at (800) 255-9475 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.empiresilver.com.
The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
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Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
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