"Baby 2 Pack" Pacifiers

CPSC Recall #06-170 — May 24, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-170
Recall DateMay 24, 2006
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 3,600 packages of two pacifiers
ImporterKI, also known as Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Discount dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through March 2006 for about $1.

Product

"Baby 2 Pack" Pacifiers

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KI, also known as Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 3,600 packages of two pacifiers. The pacifier's nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children. Name of Product: "Baby 2 Pack" PacifiersUnits: About 3,600 packages of two pacifiersImporter/Distributor: KI, also known as Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif.Hazard: The pacifier's nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled pacifiers are rubber nipples attached to a white or light blue plastic guard. The cardboard packaging has a picture of a baby, some toy blocks, a toy train engine and a diaper pin with a bear on it. The pacifiers are sold in packs of two. Writing on the front of the packaging includes, "Baby," "2 pack Pacifiers" and "BI194." The back of the packaging has an American flag and the writing, "AN AMERICAN COMPANY."Sold at: Discount dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through March 2006 for about $1.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled pacifiers away from babies immediately and contact the retailer where they purchased the pacifiers or KI for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact KI toll-free at (800) 874-7766 anytime or send an email to [email protected]

Hazard

The pacifier's nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should take the recalled pacifiers away from babies immediately and contact the retailer where they purchased the pacifiers or KI for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.