CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-23). Hazards: choking, non compliance. About 119,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12254 |
| Published | 2012-08-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-12 |
| Product category | Pacifiers and Teething Rings |
| Products | CareBears™ Pacifiers |
| Firm named in the title | IDM Group |
| Firms | Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China (manufacturer); IDM Group LLC, of New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 119,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.
Hazard
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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