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CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product:
CareBears™ Pacifiers
Hazard:

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 23, 2012
Units:
About 119,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact IDM collect at (212) 686-5221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at www.pacifierrecall.net

Recall Details

Description:

The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Various discount and dollar stores, Walmart Puerto Rico, children's apparel stores and Consolidated Stores nationwide from October 2009 through June 2012 for about $1.
Manufacturer(s):
Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-254

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