CPSC recall 14-084, announced January 22, 2014, covers Playtex pacifier holder clips (about 1.25 million units). The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children. The notice cites 99 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 220-2075, or go to www.playtexproducts.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Playtex pacifier holder clips that attach a pacifier to items like clothing, diaper bags and strollers. It is a plastic clip with a figure and a "Playtex" copyright logo that slides up and down to adjust the clip, a ribbon and a clear plastic ring that stretches to fit the pacifier. The pacifier holder was sold in green with a monkey figure, pink with a flower and blue with a tow truck.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents and injuries
Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Playtex Products
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers
- Recall number
- 14-084
- Units
- About 1.25 million in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart, other major retailers, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, among others, from July 2010 through October 2013 for about $3.
- Distributor
- Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.
Playtex pacifier holder clips
CPSC product type: Pacifiers and Teething Rings
Recall contact information
Playtex toll-free at (888) 220-2075 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on Recall for more information.
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