CPSCAugust 23, 2012

CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking

CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard

Why was CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking recalled?

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact IDM collect at (212) 686-5221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at www.pacifierrecall.net

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
CareBears™ Pacifiers
Company
Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China, IDM Group LLC, of New York
Quantity
About 119,000
Sold at
Various discount and dollar stores, Walmart Puerto Rico, children's apparel stores and Consolidated Stores nationwide from October 2009 through June 2012 for about $1.
Recall date
August 23, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.

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