Recalls / 2014-01-22
Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard
14084 · Recalled 2014-01-22 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves the Playtex pacifier holder clips that attach a pacifier to items like clothing, diaper bags and strollers. It is a plastic clip with a figure and a "Playtex" copyright logo that slides up and down to adjust the clip, a ribbon and a clear plastic ring that stretches to fit the pacifier. The pacifier holder was sold in green with a monkey figure, pink with a flower and blue with a tow truck.
Hazards
The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.
Reported injuries
Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Playtex pacifier holder clips | About 1.25 million in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada |
Parties
- Distributor
- Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Walmart, other major retailers, juvenile product, baby, discount, online at Amazon.com, among others, from July 2010 through October 2013 for about $3.
Consumer contact
Playtex toll-free at (888) 220-2075 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on Recall for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 14084. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.