The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·96027·Announced 1995-11-29

Munchkin Glitter Pacifiers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Munchkin is recalling approximately 195,000 glitter pacifiers because the disc and nipple may separate into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Munchkin Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 195,000 assorted styles of glitter pacifiers. The affected products include "Hello Kitty," "Keroppi," "Pekkle," and "Crayola" styles. These pacifiers feature a 1-inch diameter disk filled with liquid and glitter. The "Crayola" pacifiers were also sold as part of the "Munchkin Crayola Infant Gift Set," which includes a bottle, squeaker toy, bib, and infant feeding spoon.

The recall is being issued because the pacifiers may separate into pieces, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Munchkin Inc. has received consumer reports of the disc and the nipple separating into small parts. Although there have been no injuries reported, the company is taking this action to ensure consumer safety.

The pacifiers were sold nationwide between March 1994 and August 1995 in Wal-Mart and Sanrio Inc. stores for about $2, while the gift set sold for about $7. Consumers should take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Munchkin, Inc. at (800) 247-2223 or write to the company at 8257 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406.

The recalled product

Product
Munchkin Crayola glitter pacifiers
Manufacturer
Munchkin
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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