Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #10018
Recall Date
2009-10-22
Manufacturer
Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Units Affected
About 13,000
Products Involved
Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware
Hazard
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled flatware sets immediately and contact the company to return the product and obtain a free replacement.
Reported Injuries
The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28