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Sassy Inc. Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the teethers/rattles from children and contact Sassy Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Sassy Inc. at (800) 323-6336 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sassybaby.com
The product
This recall involves Refreshing Rings infant teethers/rattles intended for babies ages three months and older. The product has a red, water-filled ring on one end and a black and white polka dot ball on the other end. The two ends of the rattles/teethers are connected by a black and white, flexible plastic rod with three floating rings. Style number 80026 is printed on the packaging
Details
- Units affected
- About 37,000
- Recall date
- January 31, 2011
- Brand
- Sassy Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of pieces of the black plastic from the polka dot ball detaching while being chewed. No injuries have been reported.
Mass merchandise and baby specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 and January 2011 for about $5.
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: “Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion 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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