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ChokingOctober 22, 2009CPSC #10018

Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Dishes/Glassware/Eating Utensils
Units affected
13,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves the Fiesta Masquerade and the Home Olympic 20- piece flatware sets. The Fiesta Masquerade flatware set is silver-colored and the handles have plastic decorative inserts in red, orange, yellow, green and three different shades of blue. The Home Olympic flatware sets are charcoal and the handles have decorative black inserts.

Hazard

The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.

Injuries

The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Fiesta Masquerade at JC Penney, Federated Department Stores, Bealls and Homer Laughlin from November 2008 through May 2009 for about $70 per 20-piece set; Home Olympic at Target from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $30 per 20-piece set.

Photos

Picture of Recalled Fiesta Masquerade FlatwarePicture of Recalled Home Olympic Flatware
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