CPSCGeneral Alert
Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard
Published: July 20, 2010Recall ID: 10305Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup.
Affected Products
Kariño Baby Pacifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Pacifiers-Recalled-by-Antonio-Flores-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/70ae7ece57104e129e44395fb3754161.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled pacifiers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/42b1eedb6d8643848d5ec515aa820e94.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled pacifier package |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ea3e564e53784e2c91fa2d9f2a41b0b1.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled pacifier |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2286058a250046e4913bd09f8245589f.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled pacifier |
| Hazards › Name | The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Kariño Baby Pacifiers |
| Products › Type | Pacifiers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2057 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 44,900 |
| Recall I D | 298 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Antonio Flores for a refund or exchange. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent grocery stores in California and Texas from October 2009 through March 2010 for about 25 cents. |
| Recall Date | 2010-07-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup. |
| Distributors › Name | Antonio Flores, of San Ysidro, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 10305 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Antonio Flores collect at (619) 395-4543 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |