Gerber Recalls NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 10 million NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled pacifiers were manufactured between July 1, 1993, and June 30, 1994, and sold in retail stores nationwide in single and multiple packs. NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers distributed by hospitals and those manufactured after June 30, 1994, are not involved in this recall.

The recalled pacifiers may separate into pieces, which could present a choking hazard to young children. Although no injuries have been reported, Gerber has received 26 consumer reports of the pacifiers separating into their component parts. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should take the recalled pacifiers away from young children immediately and throw them away. Consumers can call Gerber Products Company at 1-800-4-Gerber to receive a free replacement pacifier. Any "NUK" pacifiers for which consumers do not have the original packages should be considered subject to this recall.

The recalled product

Product

Gerber Products Company Recalls Nuk Orthodontic Pacifiers

Manufacturer

Gerber

Category

Consumer Product — Pacifiers & Accessories

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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