December 21, 2007 Spanish
Empire sterling silver teething rings are being recalled. The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
The recalled sterling silver teething rings were sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball, and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings.
The teething rings were sold at independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120. They were in the U.S.
Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Empire Silver Company at (800) 255-9475 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.empiresilver.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
