CPSC Recall in 2007: Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces. The zipper pull on the slipcovers can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle NecklacesUnits: About 8,000Importer/Wholesaler: Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J.Hazard: The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled pacifier necklace has a 28-inch multicolored cord with a 3- inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip of the nipple is used as a blow hole for the whistle. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. "Flashing Pacifier" or "2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace" is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.Sold at: Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. at (800) 643-6134 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sailingusintl.com. 

The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Refund

None reported.

Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen.

China

Wholesaler:

Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J.