CPSCGeneral Alert

Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard

Name: Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard
Brand: Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China
SKU: CPSC-18126
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 15, 2018Recall ID: 18126Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Handi-Craft-Recalls-Dr-Browns-Lovey-Pacifier-Teether-Holders-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
Title	Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Deer.JPG
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Bunny.JPG
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Giraffe AC047.JPG
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Zebra AC048.JPG
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Turtle AC049.JPG
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Bunny_0.JPG
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Reindeer AC070 (Special Holiday Edition).JPG
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lovey Frog AC093 (Special Holiday Edition).JPG
Hazards › Name	The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received a total of 67 reports of the ribbon fraying and the snap detaching. No injuries have reported.
Products › Name	Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders
Products › Number Of Units	About 590,000 (in addition, about 10,500 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8286
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Retailers › Name	Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwade and online at Amazon.com from August 2015 to March 2018 for about $10
Recall Date	2018-03-15T00:00:00
Description	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.
Distributors › Name	Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Recall Number	18126
Manufacturers › Name	Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66172r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	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.
Last Publish Date	2018-03-15T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

Check Other Products In Your Household

Free Safety Tools

Safety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:

Barcode Scanner VIN Vehicle Check Pantry Safety Audit

Overview

Recalling FirmYangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

Official Agency Alert

📢 Share Warning

Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:

🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China - Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard

Check if your household is affected:
https://therecallfile.com/recalls/handi-craft-recalls-dr-brown-s-lovey-pacifier-teether-holders-due-to-c/CPSC-18126

WhatsApp Facebook

Join Alertlist

Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.

Featured on Product Hunt

Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.

Support The Recall File

Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.

Spread the WordHandi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard

Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard