Sandbox Medical, LLC Recalls Pacifier Clip Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-738 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 3, 2011
- Brand
- Sandbox Medical
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Pacifier Clip
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 6,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves the Cheaper Keeper pacifier clip that attaches a pacifier to a child's clothing. It is a clear plastic clip secured by a pink ribbon with a velcro closure.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Pacifier Clip · About 6,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Sandbox Baby's website - www.gumdroppacifier.com - from February 2011 through March 2011 for about $3.; Sandbox Medical, LLC of Pembroke, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
Sandbox Medical has received two reports that the clip broke apart during use. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Sandbox Medical at (800) 396-1550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gumdroppacifier.com. Sandbox Medical is contacting its customers directly.
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?
Pacifier Clip (About 6,000 units). This recall involves the Cheaper Keeper pacifier clip that attaches a pacifier to a child's clothing.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifier clip and throw it away. Consumers should contact Sandbox Medical for a free replacement.
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