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ChokingJanuary 22, 2014CPSC #14084

Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Product
Pacifiers
Units affected
25
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves the Playtex pacifier holder clips that attach a pacifier to items like clothing, diaper bags and strollers. It is a plastic clip with a figure and a "Playtex" copyright logo that slides up and down to adjust the clip, a ribbon and a clear plastic ring that stretches to fit the pacifier. The pacifier holder was sold in green with a monkey figure, pink with a flower and blue with a tow truck.

Hazard

The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.

Injuries

Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Walmart, other major retailers, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, among others, from July 2010 through October 2013 for about $3.

Photos

Recalled Playtex green pacifier holder clipRecalled Playtex blue pacifier holder clip –packaged
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