The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94032·Announced 1994-02-17

M.J. Harris Recalls Dubby Pacifier Thermometers Due to Choking Hazard

M.J. Harris and Associates is voluntarily recalling 340 Dubby pacifier thermometers because the nipples separated during testing, posing a choking hazard 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 for infants, which is a high-risk product category, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

M.J. Harris and Associates is voluntarily recalling approximately 340 "Dubby" brand pacifier thermometers. These products were imported from Taiwan and distributed nationwide through pharmacies and mail-order companies between April and August 1993. The pacifier thermometers are pink or blue with a clear silicon rubber nipple and feature a built-in electronic LCD thermometer. They are sold in blue boxes with a window front and the name "Dubby" printed on the top panel.

The recall was initiated because the product is subject to both FDA requirements and CPSC pacifier regulations. During routine CPSC testing to determine compliance, the nipples separated from the base of the pacifier thermometers. This separation presents a potential choking hazard to infants and young children. Neither CPSC nor M.J. Harris and Associates is aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should take the pacifier thermometers away from infants and young children immediately. They should return the products to the stores or mail-order firms where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact M.J. Harris and Associates toll-free at 1-800-531-5486.

The recalled product

Product
Dubby Pacifier Thermometers
Manufacturer
MJ Harris and Associates
Category
Consumer Product — Pacifiers & Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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