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Zoo Pacifiers

CPSC Recall #09-186 — April 6, 2009

Recall #09-186 Date: April 6, 2009 Remedy: Refund

Product

Zoo Pacifiers

Description

This recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The pacifier has a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes. "Made in Spain" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and "Mi Tosoro" is printed on the cardboard packaging.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange.

Units Affected

About 40,000

Sold At

Supermarkets and pharmacy stores nationwide from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40.

Importer

Healthtex, of Miami, Fla.

Manufactured In

Spain

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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