CPSC, Todo Dollar Wholesale Announce Recall of Pacifiers
CPSC recall 05099 · announced February 9, 2005 · Todo Dollar Wholesale · 102,000 units affected
The product
The recalled pacifier necklace consists of a 28-inch multi-colored cord with a 3-inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. On the Whistle Necklace pacifier, the nipple is the whistle, which contains a hole at the tip to be used as a blow hole. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. "Flashing Pacifier Shock Baby Necklace" or "2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace" is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.
The hazard
The nipple can detach from the pacifier, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Internet sales, distributors and small retail stores from January 2004 through November 2004 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call Todo Dollar Wholesale toll-free at (866) 325-4732 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.