Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-12-21 · 08148
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08148
Date
2007-12-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.