Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | November 21 2007 |
Name of Products: | Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces |
Units: | About 8,000 |
Manufacturer: | Imported and distributed by Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J. |
Hazard: | The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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. |
Sold at: | Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen. |
Manufactured in: | China |
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. |
Consumer Contact: | Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. |