Playtex Recalls Latex Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard from Detaching Nipples

Plain-English summary

Playtex Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1.8 million Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves specific models sold nationwide before June 2000 for approximately $2 to $4. The affected pacifiers include single and double packs of Soft Comfort and Classic Patterns "Cherubs" styles, identifiable by specific UPC codes and design features such as the "Cherubs" embossing or butterfly-shaped shields.

The recall is being issued because the latex material is aging faster than normal, which can cause the nipple to detach from the shield. This detachment presents a choking hazard to babies. Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately. To obtain a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product, consumers should return the pacifiers directly to Playtex at 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage. For more information, consumers can call Playtex toll-free at (800) 522-8230 or visit www.playtexbaby.com/recall.htm.

The recalled product

Product

Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers

Manufacturer

Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn.

Category

Consumer Product — Infant Products

Hazard

• choking

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

Related recalls