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Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled January 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 07081 · Kids II

Recalled Model 8483 Teether BeadsRecalled Model 8549 Teether Beads
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
Units
About 375,000
Incidents / injuries
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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.

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

Product
Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads
Distributed by
Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Retailers
Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.
Made in
China

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