Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with Safety regulator
Recall 00121 · Jun 8, 2000 · Playtex Products Voluntarily
1,800,000
units affected
1,800,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00121
- Date
- Jun 8, 2000
- Company
- Playtex Products Voluntarily
- Units affected
- 1,800,000
- Product
- Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers
- Product type
- Pacifiers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two. UPC Code Product Name 078300-05448-1 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05442-9 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05528-0 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-05529-7 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01023-4 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01118-7 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01024-1 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01128-6 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01041-8 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Pacifier & Holder Set No other Playtex pacifier is involved in this recall.
What can happen
Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Stores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000, for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled classic patterns "cherubs" and soft comfort latex pacifiers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road.
What is the hazard?
Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
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.