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CPSC and Small Beginnings Inc. Announce Recall of "Pacee" Pacifiers

Recall 01-047 · December 5, 2000 · Small Beginnings

What to doConsumers should take the pacifiers away from infants immediately, and return them to the firm for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
01-047 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 5, 2000
Brand
Small Beginnings
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Pacee pacifiers
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 16,000
Last updated by CPSC
January 5, 2026

What was recalled

The "Pacee" pacifiers are aqua blue with a soft, butterfly- shaped shield and semi-circle tab handle. "Pacee" and "Small Beginnings" are imprinted on the shield along with the firm's toll-free number. They are packaged in a plastic bag and labeled "Small Beginnings" and "pacee." Also on the bag is a picture of a baby sleeping with a teddy bear.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Pacee pacifiers · About 16,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Various hospitals and medical supply distributors sold these pacifiers nationwide, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $1.; Small Beginnings Inc., of Hesperia, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Small Beginnings are not aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should call Small Beginnings at (800) 676-0462 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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?

Pacee pacifiers (About 16,000 units). The "Pacee" pacifiers are aqua blue with a soft, butterfly- shaped shield and semi-circle tab handle.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take the pacifiers away from infants immediately, and return them to the firm for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 5, 2026. 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.