The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·84071·Announced 1984-12-31

Monterey INF-920 Pacifiers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Monterey Laboratories is recalling approximately 143 dozen INF-920 pacifiers because the nipple may tear away, posing a choking risk to infants.

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

Plain-English summary

Monterey Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 143 dozen Pur Model INF-920 regular shaped baby pacifiers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is limited to units sold prior to December 11, 1984. The pacifiers are made of transparent plastic and silicon, feature three ventilation holes on the shield, and have the word "Pur" and the numbers "0," "1," "2," or "3" in raised lettering on the underside.

The recall is being issued because the nipple may tear away from the pacifier while in use. This defect could result in a child swallowing the nipple or inhaling it into their windpipe, creating a choking hazard. Neither CPSC nor Monterey has received reports of any injuries to consumers resulting from this potential defect. The design of the INF-920 has since been improved to eliminate this condition.

Consumers should check if the store where they purchased the pacifier has a recall notice posted. If a notice is posted, the unit may have the potential problem and should be returned to that store for a free replacement. If no notice is posted, consumers may return the pacifier by mail to Monterey at P.O. Box 15129, Las Vegas, Nevada 89114. Monterey will pay the postage and provide a replacement pacifier and two free nipples. Consumers with questions may call Monterey Laboratories at 702-876-3888 or the CPSC toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC.

The recalled product

Product
Monterey INF-920 pacifiers
Manufacturer
Monterey Laboratories
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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