CPSCDecember 5, 2000

CPSC and Small Beginnings Inc. Announce Recall of

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

Why was CPSC and Small Beginnings Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

The pacifiers failed CPSC testing standards. These pacifiers present a choking hazard to infants.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Pacee pacifiers
Company
Small Beginnings Inc., of Hesperia, Calif.
Quantity
About 16,000
Sold at
Various hospitals and medical supply distributors sold these pacifiers nationwide, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $1.
Recall date
December 5, 2000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Small Beginnings are not aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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