Infantino® Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
The hazard
The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents reported: Infantino® has received eight reports of the nose detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten off nose.
What to do now
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino® for a replacement teether or a product of equal value.
Contact: For additional information, contact Infantino® toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.infantino.com
About this recall
This recall involves Infantino® lion teethers. The yellow and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137, 0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006. The date codes are located on the back of the lion's head, above the Infantino® logo. Lion teethers with other date codes are not included in this recall.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC