Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled July 20, 2010 · CPSC recall 10305 · Pacifiers

Hazard

The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Antonio Flores for a refund or exchange.

Units

About 44,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Antonio Flores for a refund or exchange.

Contact

For additional information, contact Antonio Flores collect at (619) 395-4543 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT

Product

Kariño Baby Pacifiers

Distributed by

Antonio Flores, of San Ysidro, Calif.

Retailers

Independent grocery stores in California and Texas from October 2009 through March 2010 for about 25 cents.

Made in

Mexico

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