Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-186 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 7, 2009
- Brand
- Healthtex
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Zoo Pacifiers
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 40,000
- Made in
- Spain
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The pacifier has a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes. "Made in Spain" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and "Mi Tosoro" is printed on the cardboard packaging.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Zoo Pacifiers · About 40,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Supermarkets and pharmacy stores nationwide from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40.; Healthtex, of Miami, Fla..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Healthtex toll-free at (866) 348-5080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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?
Zoo Pacifiers (About 40,000 units). This recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.