The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·89038·Announced 1989-05-16

Steven Barrie Mother's Helper Pacifier Holders Recalled for Choking Hazard

Steven Barrie and Company is recalling approximately 3,600 Mother's Helper pacifier holders because the metal clip may detach, 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, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Steven Barrie and Company of Warminster, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,600 "Mother's Helper" pacifier holders sold nationwide in retail stores between October 1987 and August 1988. The recalled products are two-inch plastic discs with a swivel metal clip used to fasten the holder to an infant's clothing or blanket. The metal clip may come loose from the disc, creating a potential choking hazard for young children.

The affected pacifier holders feature raised, multi-colored designs and letters on the front reading "I'm a 10," "I'M A BOY," or "Hot Stuff." The words "Mother's Helper 1986 Steven Barrie and Co., Inc., Ivyland, PA. U.S.A." are embossed on the back. Neither the company nor the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of any injuries associated with the recalled items.

Consumers should immediately remove the holders from infants and toddlers. The products can be returned to the store of purchase for a full refund or sent directly to Steven Barrie and Company at 1055A Louis Drive, Warminster, PA 18970 for a refund of the purchase price and postage.

The recalled product

Product
Steven Barrie Mother's Helper Hot Stuff pacifier holders
Manufacturer
Steven Barrie and Company
Category
Consumer Product — Pacifiers & Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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