Name of product: Soother Baby Pacifiers
Units: About 34,500
Importer: The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.
Description: The recalled pacifiers measure about 2-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches in width. The pacifiers are blue, green, yellow and pink and have a tan tinted nipple with a curved plastic handle and shield. “SOOTHER BABY PACIFIERS” is printed on the back of cardboard packaging with a clear blister-bubble cover.
Sold at: Gift shops, discount retail stores and various Hispanic commercial retailers nationwide from March 2000 through January 2005 for between $.50 and $1.
Manufactured in: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should return the recalled pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. collect at (213) 627-6716 between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
