Infant Teethers/Rattles Recalled (1/31/11): an Ingestion Hazard

Consumers Should Immediately Take the Teethers/rattles from Children

R.C. Johnson
About 37,000 Refreshing Rings infant teethers/rattles imported from China by Sassy Inc., of Kentwood, Mich. have been recalled as they pose a possible ingestion hazard. Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle.

This recall involves Refreshing Rings infant teethers/rattles intended for babies ages three months and older. The product has a red, water-filled ring on one end and a black and white polka dot ball on the other end. The two ends of the rattles/teethers are connected by a black and white, flexible plastic rod with three floating rings. Style number 80026 is printed on the packaging

The Sassy infant teethers/rattles were sold at mass merchandise and baby specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 and January 2011 for about $5.

Consumers should immediately take the teethers/rattles from children and contact Sassy Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sassy Inc. at (800) 323-6336 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sassybaby.com

Sassy Inc.'s Recall Hotline: (800) 323-6336
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.

The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11114.html?tab=recalls

Published by R.C. Johnson

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  • Sandy James2/1/2011

    Thanks for this information!

  • Mike Powers2/1/2011

    An outstanding report as always. Thanks!

  • Jack Wellman1/31/2011

    Great info to know. Life saving in fact. You're the best at alerting us about these health hazard recalls R.C.

  • Delicia Powers1/31/2011

    thank you RC!

  • Lori Gunn1/31/2011

    excellent ♥ - these are my favorite teethers to get for kids - thanks for the update!

  • leroy coffie1/31/2011

    thanks for the information

  • Sherri Thornhill1/31/2011

    Thanks for info!

  • Donald Rothra1/31/2011

    Nice catch. Worthwhile information.

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