Empire Silver · Recalled
Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking 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.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50–$120
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
- Product type
- Teething Items
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
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 Web site at www.empiresilver.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 DEC 21 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.