CPSC recall 00-154, announced August 2, 2000, covers Rashti & Rashti Magic Years® Novelty Pacifier Buddy Clips (about 12,700 units). The metal clip and the small rivet that attaches the clip to a small, stuffed animal on the pacifier holder can break apart easily, exposing babies to small parts. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should take these pacifier clips away from babies immediately, and call Rashti & Rashti for information on receiving a refund.
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Which products are included?
The recalled Magic Years® Novelty Pacifier Buddy Clips were sold individually, and also as part of a set with a matching bib. The pacifier clip has a small, stuffed animal attached -- including a purple cat, yellow chick, blue dog, pink bunny, green bear and white sheep. The bib sold with the bib set has a large, sewn-on animal patch that matches the design of the pacifier animal. The clips and bib/clip sets are packaged on a yellow cardboard hangtag. "Magic Years®" and "PACIFIER CLIP" are written on the individual clip packaging. "Magic Years®", "Novelty bib and pacifier clip set" and "ALL ITEMS MADE IN CHINA" are written on the bib/clip set packaging. There is no writing on the pacifier clips or bibs.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The metal clip and the small rivet that attaches the clip to a small, stuffed animal on the pacifier holder can break apart easily, exposing babies to small parts. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to babies.
Incidents and injuries
Rashti & Rashti received one report of a pacifier clip breaking apart. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these pacifier clips away from babies immediately, and call Rashti & Rashti for information on receiving a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rashti & Rashti
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers
- Recall number
- 00-154
- Units
- About 12,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Gift and specialty stores sold the pacifier clips, from September 1999 through June 2000. The pacifier clips sold individually for about $3, and the bib/pacifier clip sets sold for about $5.
- Importer
- Rashti & Rashti Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Magic Years® Novelty Pacifier Buddy Clips
CPSC product type: Pacifiers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Rashti & Rashti at (800) 4-RASHTI between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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