The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95054·Announced 1994-12-23

Target Recalls Decorated Christmas Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Target is recalling about 15,500 decorated Christmas pacifiers because the nipple can separate from the shield, creating a choking hazard for young children.

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 young children, 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

Target Stores of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 15,500 two-pack, decorated Christmas pacifiers. The recall was initiated after Target received one report of a nipple separating from the plastic shield of one of the pacifiers. While no injury resulted from this specific incident, the separated nipple presents a possible serious choking hazard to young children.

The affected pacifiers are packed two to a carton and feature a small red rigid handle assembly and a standard-sized, curved, white plastic shield. The shields are decorated with Christmas Reindeer, Santas, Elves, or Snowmen. Each pattern is packaged separately, with two pacifiers blister-packed on a red and white card labeled "DECORATED PACIFIERS."

Target sold these pacifiers from October 1994 to December 1994 for $1.25. Neither CPSC nor Target Stores is aware of any injuries involving this pacifier; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the pacifiers and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Target decorated Christmas pacifiers
Manufacturer
Target
Category
Consumer Product — Pacifiers & Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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