Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 09089 · announced January 13, 2009 · Top Goods Trading · 38,000 units affected
The product
The recalled flashing pacifier has a yellow heart-shaped mouth guard and handle. There is a 15-inch cord attached to the handle. LED lights are activated by pushing the heart-shaped handle into the base of the pacifier.
The hazard
The flashing pacifiers do not comply with federal safety standards for pacifiers. Although the pacifiers are marketed to older children and adults, they could be given to babies and cause serious injury or death. The pieces of the pacifier can separate, posing a choking hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away from children and contact Top Goods Trading for a refund or exchange.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Retail stores in the Los Angeles area from November 2007 through November 2008 for about 50 cents.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Top Goods Trading collect at (213) 680-0388 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.