Gerber Products Company Recalls Gem Collection Decorator Pacifier With Travel Case Due To Potential Choking Hazards

November 16, 1992 Release # 93-019 PRODUCT: Gerber Products Company "Gem Collection Decorator Pacifier With Travel Case," item number 76407 (single pack) and item number 76408 (double pack). The date codes on the back of blister packages of affected models ranged from 010692 (January 6, 1992) to 031792 (March 17, 1992). No affected models are still being sold. No other Gerber pacifiers are involved in this recall. PROBLEM: Pieces of the pacifier separated into pieces. The pieces could present a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from young children immediately and call Gerber Products Company at 1-800-4-Gerber, to receive a free replacement pacifier. NOTE: Media inquiries to Gerber should be directed to Steve Poole at (616) 928-2744. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gerber Products Company, Fremont, MI is voluntarily recalling 321,600 "Gem Collection Decorator Pacifiers With Travel Case," packaged between January 6, 1992 and March 17, 1992. Gerber received nine consumer reports that the pacifier may seperate into three pieces (nipple, shield, or endcap). Although there were no injuries associated with the reports, the separated pieces of the pacifiers could present a potential choking hazard to infants and young children. Gerber reports that none of the Gem Collection pacifiers involved in this recall are still being sold. Gem Collection pacifiers packaged after March 17, 1992 were modified and are date coded 031892 (March 18, 1992) and later on the back panels of packages. The modified pacifiers are the only models being sold. No other Gerber pacifiers are involved in this recall. Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from young children immediately and call Gerber Products Company at its toll-free number, 1-800-4-Gerber, to receive a free replacement pacifier. The Gem Collection pacifiers have a tan nipple, a tinted transparent plastic shield, and a decorative plastic endcap