CPSC recall 08-160, announced January 10, 2008, covers Shims Bargain BabyTown Pacifiers (about 45,000 units). These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 540-3334.
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Which products are included?
The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. "BabyTown" and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shims Bargain
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers
- Recall number
- 08-160
- Units
- About 45,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
- Importer
- Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
BabyTown Pacifiers
CPSC product type: Pacifiers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540-3334 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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