Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08160 · announced January 10, 2008 · Shims Bargain · 45,000 units affected
The product
The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. "BabyTown" and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.
The hazard
These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540-3334 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.