Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-01-10 · 08160
Hazards
These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.
Recall
Number
08160
Date
2008-01-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BabyTown Pacifiers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
Importer(s)
Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. "BabyTown" and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.