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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer: Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn,
N.Y.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and
department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50
and $120.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the teething
rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased
for a full refund or replacement.
Consumer Contact: 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
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