Kids II Inc. · Recalled
Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking 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.
- Units
- About 375,000
- Reports
- 24
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1–$3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.
- Product type
- Teething Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 17 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
