Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-06-08). Hazards: choking. About 1,800,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00121 |
| Published | 2000-06-08 |
| Last updated | 2000-06-08 |
| Product category | Pacifiers & Accessories |
| Products | Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers |
| Firm named in the title | Playtex Products Voluntarily |
| Firms | Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,800,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00078300010234, 00078300010241, 00078300010418, 00078300011187, 00078300011286, 00078300054429, 00078300054481, 00078300055280, 00078300055297 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Stores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000, for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack. |
Description
Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two. UPC Code Product Name 078300-05448-1 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05442-9 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05528-0 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-05529-7 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01023-4 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01118-7 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01024-1 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01128-6 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01041-8 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Pacifier & Holder Set No other Playtex pacifier is involved in this recall.
Hazard
Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage.
Incidents and injuries
Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported.
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