Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-03-15). Hazards: choking. About 590,000 units in the US and 10,500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18126 |
| Published | 2018-03-15 |
| Last updated | 2018-03-15 |
| Products | Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders |
| Firm named in the title | Handi-Craft |
| Firms | Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China (manufacturer); Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo. (importer); Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 590,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 10,500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwade and online at Amazon.com from August 2015 to March 2018 for about $10 |
Description
This recall involves Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders. The holders were sold in eight styles: Giraffe, Zebra, Turtle, Reindeer (Special Holiday Edition), Frog (Special Holiday Edition), Spring Bunny (Special Holiday Edition), Deer and Bunny. Only holders with the following lot codes are included in this recall: RICH0615; RICH0715; RICH0815; RICH1215; RICH0516; RICH0616; RICH0716; RICH1116; RICH1016; RICH0916; RICH1216; RICH0317; RICH0417; RICH0517; RICH0617; RICH0717; RICH0817; RICH0917. The lot codes are printed on the tag attached to the holder. Consumers can confirm lot codes included in the recall at www.drbrownsbaby.com/recall-lovey.
Hazard
The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy
Consumer should immediately take the recalled holders away from young children and contact Handi-Craft for further instructions to receive a replacement product or comparable merchandise of equal or lesser value.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received a total of 67 reports of the ribbon fraying and the snap detaching. No injuries have reported.
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