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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1991-01-29

Universal International, Inc. Recalls Bib-To-Bowl Pacifiers

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Bib to Bowl pacifiers

  • Brand Red Carpet Distribution
  • Brand Universal International

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Universal International, Inc. is recalling approximately 135,000 Bib-To-Bowl pacifiers (model numbers 1852045, 1852037, and 1854645) due to small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. The plastic pacifiers were sold in retail stores in Puerto Rico, California, and on the East Coast between May 1989 and June 1990 for about $1.00 each. The Food and Drug Administration initially identified the hazard, and when tested, two of the models failed to meet federal safety requirements.

According to the recall notice, consumers should take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions can contact Universal International, Inc. at 1-800-634-8349, write to 5000 Winnetka Ave., N., New Hope, MN 55428, or call 1-800-533-1169 in Minnesota.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Choking

Details from the source

January 29, 1991 Release # 91-033 Universal International, Inc. Recalls Bib-To-Bowl Pacifiers WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Universal International, Inc., New Hope, MN is voluntarily recalling approximately 135,000 pacifiers, model numbers 1852045, 1852037 and, 1854645, because of small parts that could pose a fatal asphyxiation hazard to young children. The potentially hazardous pacifiers were initially identified by the Food and Drug Administration. When the CPSC tested pacifier models 1852045 and 1854645 in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, each failed to comply with performance or warning label requirements. Universal International, Inc. voluntarily included model number 1852037 in the recall. The pacifiers are plastic and are packaged in a rack cardboard blister pack labeled in part "No. 1852045, 1854645, or 1852037 bib to bowl Sterilized Pacifier *** Birth to 24 Months, Imported by Red Carpet Distribution, Inc., Willowdale, Ontario, M2J 1R4, Made in Hong Kong." The pacifiers were sold in retail stores in Puerto Rico, California, and on the East Coast from May 1989 to June 1990 for approximately $1.00 each. Neither the CPSC nor Universal International, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Universal International, Inc. at 1-800-634-8349 or write the firm at 5000 Winnetka Ave., N., New Hope, MN 55428. In Minnesota call 1-800-533-1169. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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