Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Pacifier holders
Units: About 12,900
This recall involves Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder, including the Blue Whale, item number 5202601, and the Pink Octopus, item number 5725213. The pacifier holders are made of a plush fabric, stuffed with fiber, measure approximately 4.5 inches by 2 inches and have a 10-inch ribbon attached to the body. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. "Hobby Lobby 9123069" is printed on the front and back of the sewn-in label.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Hobby Lobby has received one report of the whale fin detaching from the pacifier holder. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pacifier holders and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.
How to contact the company
Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on the "Recall" tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 16160, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.