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Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCChokingJan 17, 2007
Recalled Model 8483 Teether Beads
Recalled Model 8483 Teether Beads
Recalled Model 8549 Teether Beads
Recalled Model 8549 Teether Beads

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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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.

Contact the company

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

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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