CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2009-04-07

Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard

09186 · Recalled 2009-04-07 · CPSC page

Recalled Zoo Pacifiers
Recalled Zoo Pacifiers

Description

This recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The pacifier has a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes. "Made in Spain" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and "Mi Tosoro" is printed on the cardboard packaging.

Hazards

The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange.

Products

NameModelUnits
Zoo PacifiersAbout 40,000

Parties

Importer
Healthtex, of Miami, Fla.
Made in
Spain
Sold at
Supermarkets, pharmacy from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Healthtex toll-free at (866) 348-5080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Recalled Zoo Pacifier
Recalled Zoo Pacifier

Source: CPSC recall 09186. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.