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Product recall · CPSCJuly 7, 2009Serious
Pacifiers
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What’s wrong
The pacifier mouth guard and the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration 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 children and contact Gromex for a refund or exchange.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Gromex collect at (973) 458-9399 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.
The product
This pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. "Jaloma" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and the nipple has a gel-like liquid inside.
Details
- Units affected
- About 700
- Recall date
- July 7, 2009
- Brand
- Gromex Inc., of Passaic, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Retail stores in New Jersey and New York from February 2008 through March 2009 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: “Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex 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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