Toys 'R' Us Recalls Pacifier Clips Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies 'R' Us and Toys 'R' Us
Recall 16259 · Sep 8, 2016 · Toys 'R' Us
53,000
units affected
53,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16259
- Date
- Sep 8, 2016
- Company
- Toys 'R' Us
- Units affected
- 53,000
- Product
- Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips
- Product type
- Pacifiers and Teething Rings
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips sold in an assortment of six colors and character designs, including a red monster, blue monster, monkey, giraffe, owl with one eye closed, and an owl with both eyes open. The pacifier clips have a circular plastic cover affixed to a metal spring clip and a fabric strip with snaps at the other end. The recalled pacifier clip assortment has model number 5F6237F and "®2014 Geoffrey, LLC" engraved on the back to the plastic cover.
What can happen
The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of pacifier clips breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Babies 'R' Us and Toys 'R' Us stores nationwide from February 2015 through April 2016 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled babies 'r' us pacifier clips?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.
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.