Infantino® Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08135
Recall Date
2007-12-13
Manufacturer
Infantino® LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Units Affected
About 28,000
Products Involved
Infantino® Lion Teethers
Hazard
The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino® for a replacement teether or a product of equal value.
Reported Injuries
Infantino® has received eight reports of the nose detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten off nose.
Sold At
Babies “R” Us, Pottery Barn Kids and other specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for about $5.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Infantino® lion teethers. The yellow and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137, 0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006. The date codes are located on the back of the lion's head, above the Infantino® logo. Lion teethers with other date codes are not included in this recall.
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