CPSC Recall in 2009: Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-018

Date: October 21, 2009

Product Name: Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware

Recall Description:

This recall involves the Fiesta Masquerade and the Home Olympic 20- piece flatware sets. The Fiesta Masquerade flatware set is silver-colored and the handles have plastic decorative inserts in red, orange, yellow, green and three different shades of blue. The Home Olympic flatware sets are charcoal and the handles have decorative black inserts.

Hazard Description:

The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 13,000

Incidents:

The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.

Sold At:

Fiesta Masquerade at JC Penney, Federated Department Stores, Bealls and Homer Laughlin from November 2008 through May 2009 for about $70 per 20-piece set; Home Olympic at Target from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $30 per 20-piece set.

Manufactured In:

China