CPSC recall 16-259, announced September 8, 2016, covers Toys 'R' Us Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips (about 53,000 units). The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us for a refund. Recall contact: call 800-869-7787, or go to www.toysrus.com.
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Affected model numbers
The recalled pacifier clip assortment has model number 5F6237F and "®2014 Geoffrey, LLC" engraved on the back to the plastic cover.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips sold in an assortment of six colors and character designs, including a red monster, blue monster, monkey, giraffe, owl with one eye closed, and an owl with both eyes open. The pacifier clips have a circular plastic cover affixed to a metal spring clip and a fabric strip with snaps at the other end. The recalled pacifier clip assortment has model number 5F6237F and "®2014 Geoffrey, LLC" engraved on the back to the plastic cover.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of pacifier clips breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toys 'R' Us
- Product type
- Pacifiers & teethers, Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 16-259
- Units
- About 53,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies 'R' Us and Toys 'R' Us stores nationwide from February 2015 through April 2016 for about $4.
- Importer
- Toys 'R' Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
- Distributor
- Toys 'R' Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips
CPSC product type: Pacifiers and Teething Rings
Recall contact information
Toys 'R' Us at 800-869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
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