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Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled January 10, 2008 · CPSC recall 08160 · Shims Bargain
Hazard
These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 45,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. "BabyTown" and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.
What to do
Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540-3334 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
BabyTown Pacifiers
Imported by
Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailers
Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →