Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Handi-Craft Company is recalling thousands of pacifier and teether holders due to a choking hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the 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.
Officials say the snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children
Customers should immediately discontinue use of the product and contact Handi-Craft.
There have been roughly 67 reports of the ribbon fraying and the snap detaching. No injuries have reported.
The product has been sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2015 to March 2018 for about $10.
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