Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 10305 · announced July 20, 2010 · Antonio Flores · 44,900 units affected
The product
The pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup.
The hazard
The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Antonio Flores for a refund or exchange.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Independent grocery stores in California and Texas from October 2009 through March 2010 for about 25 cents.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Antonio Flores collect at (619) 395-4543 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.