CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers
Published: September 17, 2003Recall ID: 03187Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
Product Description & Identification
The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations, in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words "Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last five digits of the UPC code: 35826 35827 35828 35829
Affected Products
Comforts pacifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Apothecary-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Comforts-Pacifiers- |
| Title | CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kroger-pacifiers-latex.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "Comforts" latex pacifiers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kroger-pacifiers-silicone.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled "Comforts" silicone pacifiers |
| Hazards › Name | These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Comforts pacifiers |
| Products › Type | Pacifiers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2057 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 154,000 |
| Recall I D | 2440 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Many Kroger-owned stores, from August 2002 through August 2003, for about $3.50 to $5. |
| Recall Date | 2003-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations, in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words "Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last five digits of the UPC code: 35826 35827 35828 35829 |
| Recall Number | 03187 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll- free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |