The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·90065·Announced 1990-04-02

H. Bender and Sons Recalls Bo Bo Rubber Pacifiers Due to Nitrosamines

H. Bender and Sons is recalling approximately 20,000 Bo Bo rubber pacifiers because they contain hazardous levels of carcinogenic nitrosamines.

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 risk-of-harm product (carcinogenic nitrosamines) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

H. Bender and Sons Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 20,000 "Bo Bo" rubber pacifiers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was initiated because the rubber nipples of the pacifiers contain hazardous levels of nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic and capable of being released in saliva and ingested.

The recalled pacifiers feature a plastic handle and shield with a rubber nipple. The cardboard header reads in part, "Bo Bo, Item HK-45, Hong Kong, H. Bender and Sons, Inc., NY 10010." These pacifiers were sold in the metropolitan New York area and in Florida during November and December 1989 for approximately 50 cents each. The hazardous pacifiers were identified during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program conducted at the Port of Newark, NJ.

Consumers who have these pacifiers should take them away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call H. Bender and Sons, Inc. directly at (212) 674-2247.

The recalled product

Product
Bo Bo rubber pacifiers
Manufacturer
H. Bender And Sons
Category
Consumer Product — Pacifiers & Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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