CPSC, Reed & Barton Announce Recall of Infant Teething Rings

危险说明 Hazard

• The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings, model #WX201. The model number is located on a label on the outside of the gift box, along with "Waterford Fine Silver Gifts." The silver teething ring is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and made of two halves that are soldered together at a sterling silver decorative disc. The teething ring is sold as a keepsake, but also could be used as a teething ring. Waterford® Sterling is embossed on the bottom of the teething ring.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• CPSC and Reed & Barton have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of health problems related to the handling and ingestion of the flux.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should take these teething rings away from children immediately and return the rings to the store where purchased, for a refund. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

消费者联系信息

For more information call Reed & Barton at (800) 822-1824 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.reedandbarton.com

相关企业

制造商：Reed & Barton Corp., of Taunton, Mass.

零售商：Department stores, jewelry stores and gift shops sold these teething rings, from March 13, 2001 through October 25, 2001, for about $100.