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Gerber Products Company Recalls Nuk Orthodontic Pacifiers

Recall 95-001 · October 3, 1994 · Gerber Products

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
95-001 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 3, 1994
Brand
Gerber Products
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
NUK Orthadontic Pacifiers
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Made in
Germany, United States
Last updated by CPSC
October 3, 1994

What was recalled

October 3, 1994 Release # 95-001 Washington, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gerber Products Company, Fremont, Mich., is voluntarily recalling approximately 10 million NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers manufactured between July 1, 1993 and June 30, 1994. No other Gerber pacifiers or products are involved in this recall. NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers distributed by hospitals are not involved in this recall.The recalled pacifiers may separate into pieces. The pieces could present a choking hazard to young children. Although there have been no injuries reported, the Gerber Company has received 26 consumer reports of these pacifiers separating into their component parts.The pacifiers have the name "NUK" embossed on the mouth shield of each product. The packages in which the recalled pacifiers were sold read, in part "Nipple made in Germany. Plastic parts molded and unit assembled in USA. Printed in USA. Distributed by Gerber Products Company...". Date codes on the back of the package range from 070193 (July 1, 1993) to 063094 (June 30, 1994). The pacifiers sold in retail stores nationwide. They were sold in single and multiple packs in a price range of $1.29 to $4.99. Gerber reports that the NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers involved in this recall have been removed from store shelves. NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers manufactured after June 30, 1994 were modified and are not affected by this recall and modified pacifiers are currently on store shelves. The packages of these newer pacifiers are date coded 070194 (July 1, 1994) and later and can also be identified by the word "NEW" on the front of the package. Any "NUK" pacifiers for which consumers do not have the packages in which the pacifiers were sold should be considered subject to this recall. Consumers are urged to take the recalled pacifiers away from young children immediately and throw them away. Call Gerber Products Company at its toll free number 1-800-4-Gerber to receive a free replacement pacifier. News media inquiries to Gerber should be directed to Nancy Lindner at 616/928-2774. Neither CPSC nor Gerber Products Company is aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous pacifiers were reported to CPSC by Gerber Products Company

Is my product affected?

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  • NUK Orthadontic Pacifiers

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Gerber; Nuk.

Recall history and context

Gerber Products appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Gerber Products 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?

NUK Orthadontic Pacifiers. C.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 3, 1994. 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.