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CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers

  • Recalled "Comforts" latex pacifiers
  • Recalled "Comforts" silicone pacifiers
Name of Product:
"Comforts" pacifiers
Hazard:

These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
September 17, 2003
Units:

154,000

Consumer Contact

Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll- free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 154,000 "Comforts" pacifiers. These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

Name of product: "Comforts" pacifiers

Units: 154,000

Manufacturer: Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.

Hazard: These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words "Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last five digits of the UPC code:
35826 35827 35828 35829

Sold at: Many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003 for about $3.50 to $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll-free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Media Contact: Kelly Schwab, Apothecary Products, (952) 808-8342.

Remedy:

Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003 for about $3.50 to $5.
Manufacturer(s):
Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
03-187

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