Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration and Laceration Hazards

July 5, 2006

Tiffany and Company is announcing a recall of Paloma rattles. Seams on the rattle can open, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage can also create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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 product safety testing.

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

They were sold at Tiffany and Company stores, catalogs and on its Web site from January 2005 through March 2006.

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

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.