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Consumer product recall

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.