CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled August 23, 2012 · CPSC recall 12254 · CareBears

Hazard

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 119,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact IDM collect at (212) 686-5221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at www.pacifierrecall.net

Product

CareBears™ Pacifiers

Manufacturer(s)

Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China

Imported by

IDM Group LLC, of New York

Retailers

Various discount and dollar stores, Walmart Puerto Rico, children's apparel stores and Consolidated Stores nationwide from October 2009 through June 2012 for about $1.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →