The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08135·Announced 2007-12-13

Infantino Lion Teethers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Infantino recalls about 28,000 Lion Teethers because the plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children with one reported incident of a child gagging, fitting the criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Infantino LLC is recalling approximately 28,000 Lion Teethers due to a choking hazard. The yellow and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137, 0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006 located on the back of the lion's head, above the Infantino logo. Lion teethers with other date codes are not included in this recall.

The plastic nose on the teether can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Infantino has received eight reports of the nose detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten-off nose.

The recalled teethers were sold at Babies “R” Us, Pottery Barn Kids, and other specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for about $5. Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino for a replacement teether or a product of equal value. For additional information, consumers can contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.service.infantino.com.

The recalled product

Product
Infantino® Lion Teethers
Manufacturer
Infantino® LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Toys
Hazard
Affected units
28,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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