IDM Group LLC, of New York, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling an estimated 119,000 CareBears™ pacifiers due to a defect in violation of safety standards. The nipples can become separated from the base of the pacifier, creating a choking hazard for young children. No injuries have yet been reported.
The affected pacifiers and the clip attachment include CareBear figures and the copyright mark “TCFC” on them. The nipple is made from silicone. They were manufactured in China and sold for approximately $1 from October 2009 through June 2012 at various dollar and discount stores, children’s apparel stores, Walmart Puerto Rico, and Consolidated Stores across the U.S.
Consumers should stop using the pacifiers immediately and contact the company at (212) 686-5221 for instructions on how to return it for a full refund.
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