Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration, Laceration Hazards

Paloma Rattles

Date of Recall

2006-07-05

CPSC Release Number

06-563

Manufactured In

Spain

Units

About 47

Manufacturer

Cunill Orferbres, of Barcelona, Spain, for Tiffany and Company, of New York, N.Y.

Sold By

Tiffany and Company sold these rattles in its stores, catalogs and on its Web site from January 20005 through March 2006 for about $195. This recall involves rattles sold in March 2006.

Problem/Hazard

Seams on the rattle can open during use, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

CPSC and Tiffany and Company have received no reports of injuries or incidents of the product breaking in actual use. This recall is being conducted as a precaution, based on the results of routine periodic product safety testing.

Description

The Paloma Rattle is a ring that is 2.5 inches in diameter. It consists of nine linked sterling-silver balls that contain small beads

Remedy

Consumers should take these rattles away from babies and return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund or a store credit.

Consumer Contact

For more information, customers can contact Tiffany and Company at (800) 464-5000 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Tiffany and Company also is contacting customers about the recall.

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