The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10018·Announced 2009-10-22

Cambridge Silversmiths Recalls Flatware Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Cambridge Silversmiths is recalling Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic flatware sets because plastic handle inserts can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

What this means for you

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 with one reported injury, fitting the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe or fatal.

Plain-English summary

Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc. is recalling approximately 13,000 units of Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic 20-piece flatware sets. The recall is due to a choking hazard, as the plastic decorative inserts on the handles can detach during dishwashing. The Fiesta Masquerade sets are silver-colored with multi-colored inserts, while the Home Olympic sets are charcoal with black inserts.

The company has received 28 reports of plastic inserts detaching from the flatware, including one reported incident of injury. The recalled products were sold at JC Penney, Federated Department Stores, Bealls, and Homer Laughlin from November 2008 through May 2009, and at Target from August 2008 through August 2009.

Consumers should stop using the recalled flatware sets immediately. They can contact Cambridge Silversmiths to return the product and obtain a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware
Category
Consumer Product — Flatware
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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