CPSCJuly 20, 2010

Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking

Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking recalled?

The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Antonio Flores for a refund or exchange. Contact: For additional information, contact Antonio Flores collect at (619) 395-4543 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT

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
Kariño Baby Pacifiers
Company
Antonio Flores, of San Ysidro, Calif.
Quantity
About 44,900
Sold at
Independent grocery stores in California and Texas from October 2009 through March 2010 for about 25 cents.
Recall date
July 20, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup.

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