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Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration, Laceration Hazards

U.S. CPSCCutsJul 5, 2006
Recalled Rattle
Recalled Rattle

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

Hazard

Seams on the rattle can open during use, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should take these rattles away from babies and return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund or a store credit.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Tiffany and Company have received no reports of injuries or incidents of the product breaking in actual use. This recall is being conducted as a precaution, based on the results of routine periodic product safety testing.

Product description

The Paloma Rattle is a ring that is 2.5 inches in diameter. It consists of nine linked sterling-silver balls that contain small beads.

Sold on

Tiffany and Company sold these rattles in its stores, catalogs and on its Web site from January 20005 through March 2006 for about $195. This recall involves rattles sold in March 2006.

Contact the company

For more information, customers can contact Tiffany and Company at (800) 464-5000 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Tiffany and Company also is contacting customers about the recall.

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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