Empire Silver Sterling Silver Teething Rings

Description: Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2007 Release #08-148 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 255-9475 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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 [Learn More]