Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled November 18, 2009 · CPSC recall 10040 · Grand World

Picture of Recalled Pacifiers in packaging

Hazard

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.

Remedy

Consumer should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and toddlers and contact Grand World for a refund or a replacement pacifier.

Units

About 641,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves "Bobby Chupete" pacifiers. The pacifiers have a ring-shaped handle and heart-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. The nipple is made of latex. "Bobby Chupete" and a picture of an infant are printed on the pacifier's packaging. The pacifier was sold in aqua, red, white or yellow colors.

What to do

Consumer should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and toddlers and contact Grand World for a refund or a replacement pacifier.

Contact

For additional information, call Grand World collect at (718) 326-7786 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.grandworldinc.com

Product

Bobby Chupete Pacifiers

Imported by

Grand World Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y.

Retailers

Various retail stores nationwide from November 2004 through July 2009 for about $1.

Made in

China

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