Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 08099 · Nov 21, 2007 · Sailing (U.S.) International Corp.
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08099
- Date
- Nov 21, 2007
- Company
- Sailing (U.S.) International Corp.
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces
- Product type
- Pacifiers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled pacifier necklace has a 28-inch multicolored cord with a 3-inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip of the nipple is used as a blow hole for the whistle. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. "Flashing Pacifier" or "2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace" is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.
What can happen
The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flashing pacifiers or 2-in-1 flashing pacifiers with whistle necklaces?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers.
What is the hazard?
The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.