CPSC, Solar Inc. Announce Recall of Flashing Toy Pacifiers

Recalled April 7, 2005 · CPSC recall 05151 · Solar

Hazard

The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund.

Units

About 24,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund.

Contact

Contact Solar Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-6527 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at http://www.justlites.com/imreno.html

Product

Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklace

Distributed by

Solar Inc. of Tappan, N.Y.

Retailers

Small retail stores, distributors, dollar stores and on Solar's Web site, from January 2004 through February 2005, for about $1.

Made in

China

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