CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 12254 · announced August 23, 2012 · Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co · 119,000 units affected
The product
The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.
The hazard
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Various discount and dollar stores, Walmart Puerto Rico, children's apparel stores and Consolidated Stores nationwide from October 2009 through June 2012 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact IDM collect at (212) 686-5221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at www.pacifierrecall.net
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.