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Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCChokingSold on TargetOct 22, 2009
Picture of Recalled Fiesta Masquerade Flatware
Picture of Recalled Fiesta Masquerade Flatware
Picture of Recalled Home Olympic Flatware
Picture of Recalled Home Olympic Flatware

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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