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Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationJan 10, 2008
Recalled Pacifiers
Recalled Pacifiers

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Hazard

These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. "BabyTown" and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.

Sold on

Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540-3334 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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