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Product recall · CPSCOctober 22, 2009Serious
Flatware
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled flatware sets immediately and contact the company to return the product and obtain a free replacement.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Cambridge Silversmiths at (800) 890-3366 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at www.cambridgesilversmiths.com or email service@cambridgesilversmiths.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,000
- Recall date
- October 22, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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