Friday, August 24, 2012

CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard


Name of product: CareBears™ Pacifiers
Units: About 119,000
Importer: IDM Group LLC, of New York
Manufacturer: Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China
Hazard: The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer 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


Picture of recalled pacifier and clip attachment in packaging


Picture of recalled pacifier and clip attachment


Picture of recalled pacifier


Picture of pacifier clip attachment

CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard