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Product Recall Number: 03-187

Why was "Comforts" pacifiers recalled?

These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

"Comforts" pacifiers
Here's product recall specific data for "Comforts" pacifiers.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-187

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-09-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Comforts" pacifiers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 154,000 "Comforts" pacifiers. These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.Name of product: "Comforts" pacifiersUnits: 154,000Manufacturer: Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.Hazard: These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words "Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last five digits of the UPC code:35826 35827 35828 35829Sold at: Many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003 for about $3.50 to $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll-free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Kelly Schwab, Apothecary Products, (952) 808-8342.

  • Hazard Description: These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 154000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003 for about $3.50 to $5.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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