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Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC

Name: Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC
Brand: Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn.
SKU: CPSC-00121
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 8, 2000Recall ID: 00121Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.

Product Description & Identification

Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two. UPC Code Product Name 078300-05448-1 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05442-9 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05528-0 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-05529-7 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01023-4 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01118-7 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01024-1 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01128-6 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01041-8 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Pacifier & Holder Set No other Playtex pacifier is involved in this recall.

Affected Products

Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/Playtex-Products-Voluntarily-Announces-Pacifier-Recall-in-Cooperation-with-CPSC
Title	Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/playtex-paci.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled pacifiers
Hazards › Name	Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
Injuries › Name	Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers
Products › Type	Pacifiers & Accessories
Products › Category I D	2057
Products › Number Of Units	About 1.8 million
Recall I D	970
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage.
Retailers › Name	Stores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000, for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack.
Recall Date	2000-06-08T00:00:00
Description	Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two. UPC Code Product Name 078300-05448-1 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05442-9 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05528-0 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-05529-7 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01023-4 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01118-7 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01024-1 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01128-6 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01041-8 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Pacifier & Holder Set No other Playtex pacifier is involved in this recall.
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C	078300010234
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C	078300010241
Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C	078300010418
Product U P Cs › 4 › U P C	078300011187
Product U P Cs › 5 › U P C	078300011286
Product U P Cs › 6 › U P C	078300054429
Product U P Cs › 7 › U P C	078300054481
Product U P Cs › 8 › U P C	078300055280
Product U P Cs › 9 › U P C	078300055297
Recall Number	00121
Manufacturers › Name	Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn.
Consumer Contact	For more information, call Playtex toll-free at (800) 522-8230 or visit their website at www.playtexbaby.com/recall.htm
Last Publish Date	2026-07-07T00:00:00

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