The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16156·Announced 2016-05-05

Munchkin Recalls Latch Lightweight Pacifiers and Clips Due to Choking Hazard

Munchkin is recalling Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips because the clip cover can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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

Plain-English summary

Munchkin Inc. is recalling Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips sold as a set. The recall involves approximately 180,000 units sold in five styles: designer, rattle, and heartbeat clips with 0m+ natural shape pacifiers, and designer and rattle clips with 6m+ orthodontic pacifiers. The products were sold at retailers including Babies R Us, Target, Wal-Mart, and online at amazon.com and munchkin.com from March 2014 through March 2016 for between $11 and $15.

The recall was issued because the clip cover can detach from the pacifier's clip, posing a choking hazard for young children. The firm has received 10 reports of the clip cover detaching (5 in the U.S. and 5 in Canada), but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the clip away from young children. They can contact Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.munchkin.com, to receive a free replacement Lightweight Pacifier pack with two pacifiers or a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Latch™ lightweight pacifiers and clips
Manufacturer
Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard
Affected units
180,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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