The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97058·Announced 1996-02-15

Binky Griptight Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard

Binky-Griptight is recalling approximately 13,000 newborn pacifiers because the nipple can detach from the shield, posing a choking hazard to 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, 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

Binky-Griptight Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 Binky Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The company reports that these pacifiers do not comply with CPSC safety standards. If the pacifiers crack in the knob well, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to children. While CPSC and Binky-Griptight are aware of about six complaints of these pacifiers separating, no injuries have been reported.

The recalled pacifiers have red, mint green, blue, and white "butterfly-shaped" mouth shields with two ventilation holes on each side in the shapes of crescent moons and stars. Some white shields may have heart shapes stenciled on the front. The pacifiers have knob wells measuring 1/4 inch high, with a knob that will not move when twisted. They are identified as item numbers 2115, 3085, 3086, and 3087, located at the upper right corner on the front of each package. A label on the back reads in part "Made *** in Malaysia *** Griptight Malaysia Ltd." Pacifiers not involved in this recall have knob wells measuring 3/8 inch high, with a knob that will move when twisted, and a label reading "Made *** in England."

Target Stores and other retail stores sold the pacifiers nationwide between August 1994 and August 1995. University Hospitals of Oklahoma City, Okla., sold the pacifiers between May 1995 and August 1995. The pacifiers sold for about $1. Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or mail them to Binky-Griptight, Inc., P.O. Box 3307, Wallington, N.J. 07057-3307 for a free replacement and postage reimbursement. For more information, consumers may call Binky-Griptight at (800) 526-6320.

The recalled product

Product
Binky Griptight Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers
Manufacturer
University Hospitals
Category
Consumer Product — Pacifiers & Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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