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Product Recall Number: 84-059

Why was Binky Squeaky Pacifier, Model 593 recalled?

The Binky Squeaky Pacifier may present a choking and suffocation hazard if the one piece nipple/handle separates from the plastic shield.

Binky Squeaky Pacifier, Model 593
Here's product recall specific data for Binky Squeaky Pacifier, Model 593.

  • Product Recall Number: 84-059

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1984-10-10

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Binky Squeaky Pacifier, Model 593

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Binky-Griptight, Inc. of Wallington, New Jersey, is urging consumers to stop using and to discard the Binky Squeaky Pacifier, Model 593, because it may present a choking and suffocation hazard if the one piece nipple/handle separates from the plastic shield.Separation of the nipple/handle from the shield occurred during CPSC structural integrity testing which involves boiling the pacifier and then subjecting the handle to pull forces.The recalled pacifier has a rigid plastic shield with three vent holes and the words "MADE IN JAPAN" embossed on the shield. The shields are pink and blue. The nipple and handle are made of a single piece of rubber. The handle, which is bulbous or round, has a silver-colored metal squeaker on the end. The pacifiers were sold between January and June 1984.Although there have been no incidents involving these particular pacifiers, CPSC and Binky-Griptiqht, Inc. have determined that because of the potential for injury, this warning is in the public interest. Retailers should discontinue sale of the Binky Squeaky Pacifier, model 593 and contact Binky-Griptight, Inc.The product will be replaced by a new model 593 (marked "new" above the number) and identified by a white plastic squeaker instead of the metal one.For further information, consumers may call Binky-Griptight, Inc., at 201-935-4580 for New Jersey residents or 800-526-6320 for residents of other states or CPSC's toll free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (800) 638-8270.

  • Hazard Description: The Binky Squeaky Pacifier may present a choking and suffocation hazard if the one piece nipple/handle separates from the plastic shield.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Dispose

  • Units: None Listed

  • Incidents: Although there have been no incidents involving these particular pacifiers, CPSC and Binky-Griptiqht, Inc. have determined that because of the potential for injury, this warning is in the public interest. 

  • Remedy: Binky-Griptight, Inc. is urging consumers to stop using and to discard the Binky Squeaky Pacifier, Model 593, because it may present a choking and suffocation hazard if the one piece nipple/handle separates from the plastic shield.

  • Sold At: None Listed

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Japan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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