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Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled April 7, 2009 · CPSC recall 09186 · Pacifiers
Hazard
The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange.
Units
About 40,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The pacifier has a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes. "Made in Spain" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and "Mi Tosoro" is printed on the cardboard packaging.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange.
Contact
For additional information, contact Healthtex toll-free at (866) 348-5080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Zoo Pacifiers
Imported by
Healthtex, of Miami, Fla.
Retailers
Supermarkets and pharmacy stores nationwide from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40.
Made in
Spain
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →