Remco Scented Teethers Recalled Due to Toxic Substance
CPSC is recalling Remco Scented Teethers sold at Dollar Bill stores because they contain a substance reported to be toxic and an eye irritant.
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 product with a reported toxic substance and eye irritant hazard for young children, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily recalling approximately 9,000 Remco Scented Teethers. These teething items, sold primarily at Dollar Bill stores nationwide from November 1993 through May 1994, are hand or foot shapes in pink or blue. The foot-shaped teethers feature pig faces on the toes, while the hand-shaped teethers have smiling faces on the fingers. The products were imported from China and distributed by Remco Toys Co./Azrak International, Inc.
The recall is due to a substance in the teethers that Remco reported to be toxic and an eye irritant to young children. Testing by Remco identified that a scent added during the manufacturing process caused these issues. It is currently unclear what the specific substance is, its toxicity level, or if the amount in a single teether is hazardous. CPSC is investigating these details. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of illness.
Consumers should take the teethers away from young children immediately. The teethers can be returned to the stores where they were purchased for a refund. The distributor, Remco, is out of business and cannot be contacted. The teethers were sold for $1.20 each under the name "T.P.I." and have "AHI MADE IN CHINA" embossed on the center hole.
The recalled product
- Product
- Remco Scented Teethers
- Manufacturer
- Dollar Bill$
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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