Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-10). Hazards: strangulation, choking, non compliance. Models: 39864. About 45,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08160 |
| Published | 2008-01-10 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Pacifiers & Accessories |
| Products | BabyTown Pacifiers |
| Firm named in the title | Shims Bargain |
| Firms | Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 45,000 |
| Model numbers | 39864 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation, choking, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1. |
Description
The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. "BabyTown" and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.
Hazard
These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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