CPSCSeptember 17, 2003

CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers

Why was CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll- free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT 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
Comforts pacifiers
Company
Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Quantity
154,000
Sold at
Many Kroger-owned stores, from August 2002 through August 2003, for about $3.50 to $5.
Recall date
September 17, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations, in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words "Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last five digits of the UPC code: 35826 35827 35828 35829

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