CPSC, Reed & Barton Announce Recall of Infant Teething Rings
CPSC recall 02518. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The area where the teething ring is soldered together contains flux, which can irritate the skin or mouths of young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should take these teething rings away from children immediately and return the rings to the store where purchased, for a refund. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
CPSC recall 02518 has the recall date 10 Jan 2002. The notice names the firm Reed & Barton. The recall has about 200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Teething Items.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Reed & Barton have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of health problems related to the handling and ingestion of the flux. |
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| Units | 200 |
| Description | Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings, model #WX201. The model number is located on a label on the outside of the gift box, along with "Waterford Fine Silver Gifts." The silver teething ring is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and made of two halves that are soldered together at a sterling silver decorative disc. The teething ring is sold as a keepsake, but also could be used as a teething ring. Waterford® Sterling is embossed on the bottom of the teething ring. |
| Product | Powerscourt Sterling Teething Rings, About 200, Teething Items |
| Sold at | Department stores, jewelry stores and gift shops sold these teething rings, from March 13, 2001 through October 25, 2001, for about $100. |
| Manufacturer | Reed & Barton Corp |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 200Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Teething Items
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Reed & Barton
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02518. https://recallregister.com/product/2241-cpsc-reed-barton-announce-recall-of-infant-teething-rings/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02518 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Reed & Barton have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of health problems related to the handling and ingestion of the flux.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department stores, jewelry stores and gift shops sold these teething rings, from March 13, 2001 through October 25, 2001, for about $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02518?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 200