CPSC, The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. Announce Recall of Pacifiers
CPSC recall 05125 · announced March 4, 2005 · The Elegant Kids 2000 · 34,500 units affected
The product
The recalled pacifiers measure about 2-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches in width. The pacifiers are blue, green, yellow and pink and have a tan tinted nipple with a curved plastic handle and shield. "SOOTHER BABY PACIFIERS" is printed on the back of cardboard packaging with a clear blister-bubble cover.
The hazard
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests, when the nipples separated from the base, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return the recalled pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries reported.
Sold at: Gift shops, discount retail stores and various Hispanic commercial retailers nationwide, from March 2000 through January 2005, for between $.50 and $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. collect at (213) 627-6716 between 8 a.m. to 5:30 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.