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Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC

Recall 00-121 · June 8, 2000 · Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
00-121 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 8, 2000
Brand
Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 1.8 million
Last updated by CPSC
June 8, 2000

What was recalled

Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two. UPC Code Product Name 078300-05448-1 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05442-9 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05528-0 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-05529-7 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01023-4 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01118-7 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01024-1 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01128-6 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01041-8 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Pacifier & Holder Set No other Playtex pacifier is involved in this recall.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers · About 1.8 million units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Stores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000, for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack.; Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Playtex toll-free at (800) 522-8230 or visit their website at www.playtexbaby.com/recall.htm

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers (About 1.8 million units). Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 8, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.