Teething Rings Recalled by Calisson Due to Ingestion Hazard

Recall date:January 12, 2011
Product Category: Pacifiers & Teethers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Calisson Inc., of Dana Point, Calif. , today announced a voluntary recall of about 7,000 units of Cool-it Soother by Vulli. If the teething ring is punctured, bacteria and mold can grow inside the teether’s untreated liquid. This poses an ingestion hazard to infants and can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. No injuries reported.

Description

This recall involves the products listed below:

The Cool-it Soother teething ring is clear and is attached to a green plastic handle in the shape of the character “Gnon.”
The products were sold atSmall children’s specialty stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2008 through November 2010 for about $10. The toys were manufactured in France.

What can you do and whom to contact

Consumers should immediately take the recalled teething ring away from children and return it to Calisson for a free replacement teething ring.

For additional information, contact Calisson toll-free at (888) 318-9803 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.sophiegiraffeusa.com (pdf)

Click here to see the official recall

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