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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 17, 2007Serious
Kids II Inc. Teethers
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What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 375,000
- Recall date
- January 17, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- 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.
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Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.
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: “Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers 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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