Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-160 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 12, 2016
- Brand
- Hobby Lobby
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Pacifier holders
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 12,900
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 12, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder, including the Blue Whale, item number 5202601, and the Pink Octopus, item number 5725213. The pacifier holders are made of a plush fabric, stuffed with fiber, measure approximately 4.5 inches by 2 inches and have a 10-inch ribbon attached to the body. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. "Hobby Lobby 9123069" is printed on the front and back of the sewn-in label.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Pacifier holders · About 12,900 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for about $5.; Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla..
Injuries or incidents reported
Hobby Lobby has received one report of the whale fin detaching from the pacifier holder. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on the "Recall" tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Hobby Lobby appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Hobby Lobby recalls.
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 holders (About 12,900 units). This recall involves Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder, including the Blue Whale, item number 5202601, and the Pink Octopus, item number 5725213.
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 recalled pacifier holders and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 12, 2016. 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.