The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09186·Announced 2009-04-07

Healthtex Recalls Zoo Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Healthtex is recalling Zoo pacifiers because the nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Healthtex, of Miami, Fla., is recalling Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The recall involves approximately 40,000 units sold at supermarkets and pharmacy stores nationwide from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40. The pacifiers feature a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes, with "Made in Spain" printed on the handle side and "Mi Tosoro" on the packaging.

The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange. For additional information, consumers can contact Healthtex toll-free at (866) 348-5080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Zoo Pacifiers
Manufacturer
Healthtex, of Miami, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard
Affected units
40,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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