Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders
Units: About 590,000 (in addition, about 10,500 were sold in Canada)
This recall involves Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders. The holders were sold in eight styles: Giraffe, Zebra, Turtle, Reindeer (Special Holiday Edition), Frog (Special Holiday Edition), Spring Bunny (Special Holiday Edition), Deer and Bunny. Only holders with the following lot codes are included in this recall: RICH0615; RICH0715; RICH0815; RICH1215; RICH0516; RICH0616; RICH0716; RICH1116; RICH1016; RICH0916; RICH1216; RICH0317; RICH0417; RICH0517; RICH0617; RICH0717; RICH0817; RICH0917. The lot codes are printed on the tag attached to the holder. Consumers can confirm lot codes included in the recall at www.drbrownsbaby.com/recall-lovey.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received a total of 67 reports of the ribbon fraying and the snap detaching. No injuries have reported.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumer should immediately take the recalled holders away from young children and contact Handi-Craft for further instructions to receive a replacement product or comparable merchandise of equal or lesser value.
How to contact the company
Handi-Craft toll-free at 833-224-7674 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.drbrownsbaby.com/ and click on Recall Information for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18126, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.