Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled November 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 08099 · Flashing

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers.

Units

About 8,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled pacifier necklace has 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 immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers.

Contact

For additional information, contact Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. at (800) 643-6134 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sailingusintl.com

Product

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

Imported by

Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J.

Retailers

Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen.

Made in

China

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