CPSC, Tiffany and Company Announce Recall of Farm Teether Rattles

The recalled rattle is designed for children ages 3 months and up. The Farm Teether Rattle is a hollow, sterling silver ring approximately 3 inches in diameter with a bar across its center. The bar is attached to the interior of the ring at two points and has three farm animals (sheep, duck and cow) and two beads that rotate on the bar. Small plastic beads inside the ring rattle when the product is shaken. Inscribed on the rattle is "© 2002 TIFFANY & CO. 925.". Recalled by New England Sterling of Attleboro, Mass., for Tiffany and Company of New York, N.Y.. Units affected: About 3,700.

A metal bar on the rattle can break off during use, releasing small round beads and small farm animal figures that roll off the crossbar when the soldered joints break. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard.

Consumers can return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund, credit or a new rattle.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 25, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05544.