Recalls / 2018-03-15

Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard

18126 · Recalled 2018-03-15 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Reported injuries

The firm has received a total of 67 reports of the ribbon fraying and the snap detaching. No injuries have reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders		About 590,000 (in addition, about 10,500 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd.
Importer: Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Distributor: Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Made in: China
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart, various stores nationwade, online at Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Handi-Craft toll-free at 833-224-7674 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.drbrownsbaby.com/ and click on Recall Information for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 18126. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.