The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03187·Announced 2003-09-17

Apothecary Products Recalls Comforts Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Apothecary Products Inc. is recalling Comforts pacifiers because they fail safety tests and can break apart, posing a choking risk to infants.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for infants, which is a high-risk product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Apothecary Products Inc. of Burnsville, Minn., is recalling approximately 154,000 Comforts pacifiers. The recall was initiated because the pacifiers fail federal safety tests and can come apart, creating a choking hazard for infants and small children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations in powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The packaging displays the name "Kroger" along with the words "Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are the last five digits of the UPC code: 35826, 35827, 35828, and 35829. These products were sold at many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003 for approximately $3.50 to $5.00.

Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll-free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Comforts pacifiers
Manufacturer
Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Products
Hazard
Affected units
154,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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