CPSCNovember 18, 2009

Grand World "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers recall: Choking Hazard

Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Grand World "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers recalled?

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumer should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and toddlers and contact Grand World for a refund or a replacement pacifier. Contact: For additional information, call Grand World collect at (718) 326-7786 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.grandworldinc.com

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
Bobby Chupete Pacifiers
Company
Grand World Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Quantity
About 641,000
Sold at
Various retail stores nationwide from November 2004 through July 2009 for about $1.
Recall date
November 18, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves "Bobby Chupete" pacifiers. The pacifiers have a ring-shaped handle and heart-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. The nipple is made of latex. "Bobby Chupete" and a picture of an infant are printed on the pacifier's packaging. The pacifier was sold in aqua, red, white or yellow colors.

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