Binky Griptight Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers
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Binky-Griptight Inc. is recalling approximately 13,000 Binky Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers because the nipple can detach from the shield if the pacifier cracks in the knob well, creating a choking hazard for children. The recalled pacifiers have red, mint green, blue, or white butterfly-shaped mouth shields with crescent moon and star ventilation holes, knob wells measuring 1/4 inch high with a non-moving knob, and item numbers 2115, 3085, 3086, or 3087 located on the upper right corner of the package. A label on the back reads "Made in Malaysia" and "Griptight Malaysia Ltd." The pacifiers were sold at Target and other retail stores nationwide between August 1994 and August 1995, and at University Hospitals of Oklahoma City between May 1995 and August 1995. About six complaints of separation have been reported with no injuries.
Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or mail them to Binky-Griptight, Inc., P.O. Box 3307, Wallington, N.J. 07057-3307 for a free replacement and postage reimbursement. For more information, consumers may call Binky-Griptight at (800) 526-6320.
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Choking
Griptight Pacifier Recall by Binky-Griptight NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles February 15, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-058 CPSC and Binky-Griptight Announce Pacifier Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Binky-Griptight Inc., of Wallington, N.J., is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 Binky Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers that the firm reports do not comply with CPSC safety standards. If the pacifiers crack in the knob well, the nipple can detach from the shield presenting a choking hazard to children. While CPSC and Binky-Griptight are aware of about six complaints of these pacifiers separating, no injuries have been reported. The newborn orthodontic pacifiers involved in this recall have red, mint green, blue, and white "butterfly-shaped" mouth shields with two ventilation holes on each side in the shapes of crescent moons and stars. Some white butterfly-shaped mouth shields may have crescent moons, stars, and heart shapes stenciled on the front. The pacifiers have knob wells measuring 1/4 inch high, with a knob that will not move when twisted. The pacifiers involved in this recall are packaged individually or in sets of two in a plastic shell with a cardboard backer card. The pacifiers are identified as item numbers 2115, 3085, 3086, and 3087. The item numbers are located at the upper right corner on the front of each package. A label that reads in part "Made *** in Malaysia *** Griptight Malaysia Ltd" is printed on the back of each package. Binky Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers that are not involved in this recall have knob wells measuring 3/8 inch high, with a knob that will move when twisted. A label on the back of each package reads in part "Made *** in England." Target Stores and other retail stores sold the pacifiers nationwide between August 1994 and August 1995. University Hospitals of Oklahoma City, Okla., sold the pacifiers between May 1995 and August 1995. Pacifiers sold for about $1. Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement or mail them to Binky-Griptight, Inc., P.O. Box 3307, Wallington, N.J. 07057-3307 for a free replacement and postage reimbursement. For more information, consumers may also call Binky-Griptight at (800) 526-6320.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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