CPSC recall 09-186, announced April 7, 2009, covers Healthtex Zoo Pacifiers (about 40,000 units). The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange. Recall contact: call (866) 348-5080.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The pacifier has a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes. "Made in Spain" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and "Mi Tosoro" is printed on the cardboard packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Healthtex
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers
- Recall number
- 09-186
- Units
- About 40,000
- Manufactured in
- Spain
- Sold at / sales period
- Supermarkets and pharmacy stores nationwide from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40.
- Importer
- Healthtex, of Miami, Fla.
Zoo Pacifiers
CPSC product type: Pacifiers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Healthtex toll-free at (866) 348-5080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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