Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 09161 · Mar 24, 2009 · OKK Trading
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09161
- Date
- Mar 24, 2009
- Company
- OKK Trading
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Baby Necessities pacifiers
- Product type
- Pacifiers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Baby Necessities pacifiers with a blue heart-shaped mouth guard. The pacifiers were sold four to a pack. The words "Baby Necessities" are printed on the cardboard packaging.
What can happen
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar and discount stores nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby necessities pacifiers?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses 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.