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Archived - Liquid-Filled Teethers
- Starting date:
- January 1, 2006
- Posting date:
- January 1, 2006
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001408
Affected products
Liquid-Filled Teethers
Product description
Some designs have printed graphics while others have floating internal characters.
- Disney® Days of Hunny Soft Cool Ring Teether, Style# Y1447
- Disney® Soft Cool Ring Teether, Style# Y1470
- The First Years® Floating Friends Teether, Style# Y1474
- Sesame Beginnings Chill & Chew Teether, Style# Y1577
Hazard identified
The liquid inside the teethers may contain bacteria, which can cause serious illness in children if the teether is punctured and the liquid from the teether is ingested.
Number sold
Sold nationwide in major retailers, grocery, drug and specialty stores.
Time period sold
From July 2005 to January 2006.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
RC2 Corp.
Oak Brook
Illinois
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
-
The First Years
Tel: 1-866-725-4407
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately. For additional information, consumers can visit: Recall of six liquid-filled teethers sold between July 2005 and January 2006 or call The First Years Parent Service Centre at 1-866-725-4407.