CPSC recall · Reported June 29, 2000
CPSC, Whitehall-Robins Healthcare Announce Recall of Teething Rings
When bent, these teething rings can fit into an infant's mouth and trigger a gagging reflex. This poses a risk of vomiting, which could result in choking and aspiration.
Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, of Madison, N.j. recalled These teethers were sold with .25 oz. tubes of Baby Anbesol® Grape Gel, an oral anestheti….
CPSC, Whitehall-Robins Healthcare Announce Recall of Teething Rings was recalled by Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, of Madison, N.j. in June 29, 2000. Reason: When bent, these teething rings can fit into an infant's mouth and trigger a gagging reflex. This poses a ris…. Remedy: Consumers should take these teething rings away from infants immediately. Contact Whiteha…. Verify recall #00135 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, of Madison, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-When bent, these teething rings can fit into an infant's mouth and trigger a gagging reflex. This poses a ris….
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- June 29, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00135 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00135) was formally reported on June 29, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, of Madison, N.j. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 475,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: When bent, these teething rings can fit into an infant's mouth and trigger a gagging reflex. This poses a risk of vomiting, which could result in choking and aspiration. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should take these teething rings away from infants immediately. Contact Whitehall-Robins Healthcare for information on returning the teething ring in order to receive a free Anbesol® produc… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These teethers were sold with .25 oz. tubes of Baby Anbesol® Grape Gel, an oral anesthetic. The teethers are yellow and shaped like rabbits. They are about 3 inches long and 2.25 inches high. Two holes are molded into the teething ring for infants to grasp. The packaging reads, "THE BABY'S TEETHING KIT," and "FAST TEETHING PAIN RELIEF." Only the teething rings, and not the Baby Anbesol® Grape Gel, are being recalled.
Reason for recall
When bent, these teething rings can fit into an infant's mouth and trigger a gagging reflex. This poses a risk of vomiting, which could result in choking and aspiration.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take these teething rings away from infants immediately. Contact Whitehall-Robins Healthcare for information on returning the teething ring in order to receive a free Anbesol® product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00135 |
| Date reported | June 29, 2000 |
| Date initiated | June 29, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, of Madison, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 475,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
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