CPSC2018-03-15
Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard
Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China
Hazard
The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy
Consumer should immediately take the recalled holders away from young children and contact Handi-Craft for further instructions to receive a replacement product or comparable merchandise of equal or lesser value.
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwade and online at Amazon.com from August 2015 to March 2018 for about $10
Affected count
About 590,000 (in addition, about 10,500 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received a total of 67 reports of the ribbon fraying and the snap detaching. No injuries have reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders
Consumer contact
Handi-Craft toll-free at 833-224-7674 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.drbrownsbaby.com/ and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Handi-Craft-Recalls-Dr-Browns-Lovey-Pacifier-Teether-Holders-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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