Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 09161 · announced March 24, 2009 · Okk Trading · 2,900 units affected
The product
This recall involves Baby Necessities pacifiers with a blue heart-shaped mouth guard. The pacifiers were sold four to a pack. The words "Baby Necessities" are printed on the cardboard packaging.
The hazard
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or exchange.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar and discount stores nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact OKK Trading collect at (877) 655-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.okktrading.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.