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Product recall · CPSCAugust 23, 2012Serious
CareBears Pacifier
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What’s wrong
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.
Details
- Units affected
- About 119,000
- Recall date
- August 23, 2012
- Brand
- Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China, IDM Group LLC, of New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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