CPSCJanuary 10, 2008

Shims Bargain Pacifiers recall: Choking Hazard

Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Shims Bargain Pacifiers recalled?

These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540-3334 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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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
BabyTown Pacifiers
Company
Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 45,000
Sold at
Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
Recall date
January 10, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. "BabyTown" and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.

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