Safety regulator, Solar Inc. Announce Recall of Flashing Toy Pacifiers
Recall 05151 · Apr 7, 2005 · Solar Inc.
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05151
- Date
- Apr 7, 2005
- Company
- Solar Inc.
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklace
- Product type
- Pacifiers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled pacifier necklace consists of 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 discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Small retail stores, distributors, dollar stores and on Solar's Web site, from January 2004 through February 2005, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flashing pacifiers or 2-in-1 flashing pacifiers with whistle necklace?
Consumers should discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund.
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.