CPSC recall 08-099, announced November 21, 2007, covers Sailing (U.S.) International Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces (about 8,000 units). The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers. Recall contact: call (800) 643-6134, or go to www.sailingusintl.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sailing (U.S.) International
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers, Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-099
- Units
- About 8,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen.
- Importer
- Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J.
Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces
CPSC product type: Pacifiers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. at (800) 643-6134 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sailingusintl.com
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