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Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled October 22, 2009 · CPSC recall 10018 · Flatware

Picture of Recalled Fiesta Masquerade FlatwarePicture of Recalled Home Olympic Flatware
Hazard
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled flatware sets immediately and contact the company to return the product and obtain a free replacement.
Units
About 13,000
Incidents / injuries
The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.

Description

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.

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.

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 [email protected]

Product
Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware
Distributed by
Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →