The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0766-2023·Announced 2022-12-28

Lamaze Chill Teether Recalled for Potential Microbial Growth in Fluid

Lamaze Chill Teether teething rings are being recalled due to potential microbial growth in the internal fluid. This poses an infection risk, particularly for children with weakened immune systems.

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: FDA Class II product with potential microbial growth hazard in a device used by infants. No illnesses have been reported and the hazard is theoretical; this meets the criterion for High (3): a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The Lamaze Chill Teether, model Y5288L (UDI-DI B268Y5288L0), a fluid-filled teething ring for infants and toddlers, is being recalled from the market.

The product is being recalled due to potential microbial growth in the fluid inside the device. If a child with a weakened immune system uses a compromised product, an infection or other illness could result.

This recall affects approximately 55,000 units distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada, Australia, Mauritius, and the Dominican Republic. The affected lot numbers are E1920ALP01 and K1920ALP01.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it immediately. Those with questions should contact the recalling manufacturer, Tomy International Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Lamaze Chill Teether, Fluid-Filled Teething Ring, Model No. Y5288L
Manufacturer
Tomy International Inc.
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI-DI B268Y5288L0 Lot Numbers E1920ALP01 and K1920ALP01

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.