CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Pacifiers Sold at Bath & Body Works
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1998-10-01). Hazards: choking. About 13,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 99002 |
| Published | 1998-10-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
| Product category | Pacifiers & Accessories |
| Products | Pacifiers |
| Firm named in the title | Atico International USA Inc. |
| Firms | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 13,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Bath & Body Works stores nationwide sold the pacifiers in the gift set and the pacifier with clip, between June 1998 and September 1998. The diaper bag gift set sold for about $28 and the pacifier with clip sold for about $4. |
Description
The pacifiers, sold both as part of a diaper bag gift set and individually as a pacifier with clip, have an off-white plastic, oblong shield with a ring handle. The diaper bag gift set included a pacifier, a baby bottle and changing pad. Writing on the side of the diaper bag read, "Doody Bag." The pacifier with clip has a circular moss-green plastic clip which is designed to attach to a child's clothing. The clip has a mauve-colored ribbon designed to attach to the pacifier. The words, "Plug me in & enjoy the silence" are written on the clip.
Hazard
The nipples on these pacifiers could separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Atico are not aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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