Product Recall Number: 86-005
Why was CHUPETE AND BABY brand Pacifiers recalled?
When these pacifiers were tested for compliance with the CPSC safety requirements, the nipples separated. The separated nipples could present a choking hazard.
Product Recall Number: 86-005
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Date: 1986-02-05
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Name Of Product: CHUPETE AND BABY brand Pacifiers
Description: WASHINGTON, DC - In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dan Brechner & Co., Inc., of Floral Park, New York, today announced a voluntary recall of CHUPETE AND BABY brand Pacifiers Nos. 985-060 and 969-644, because of a potential choking hazard. When these pacifiers were tested for compliance with the CPSC safety requirements, the nipples separated. The separated nipples could present a choking hazard. Neither Dan Brechner & Co., Inc., nor the CPSC know of any injuries or deaths associated with these pacifiers. The involved pacifiers have a brown rubber nipple attached to a round plastic shield, which is white, pink, blue or red. The packages are labeled with the Style No. 985-060 or 969-644. The articles were made in Hong Kong. Dan Brechner & Co., Inc, imported approximately 360,000 of these pacifiers from Hong Kong and distributed them between March 1984 and July 1985 in Puerto Rico. The pacifiers were sold for less than $1.00. Consumers should stop using these pacifiers immediately return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a full refund. Anyone wishing additional information may call Dan Brechner & Co., Inc. at 1-516-437-8400.
Hazard Description: When these pacifiers were tested for compliance with the CPSC safety requirements, the nipples separated. The separated nipples could present a choking hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
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Remedy Type: Refund
Units: Approximately 360,000
Incidents: Neither Dan Brechner & Co., Inc., nor the CPSC know of any injuries or deaths associated with these pacifiers.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these pacifiers immediately return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a full refund.
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