Playtex Pacifier Holder Clip Recall Issued Due to Choking Hazard

More than 1.2 million pacifier clips are being recalled after reports were received by the manufacturer where the holders broke into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to small children.  

The Playtex pacifier holder clips recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on January 22, following at least 99 reports of the clips breaking or cracking into small pieces.

Although no reports of injuries have been linked to the recalled pacifier clips, this may pose a serious risk for young children, who may choke on the pieces.

The holder clips are designed to attach the pacifier to various items such as clothing, diaper bags, and strollers. If the clips crack or break near the children it may create a potential choking hazard.

The recall includes Playtex Pacifier holder clips marketed under the “Playtex” brand name which is printed on the adjustment piece above the strap. The products have a ribbon and a clear plastic ring that stretches to fit the pacifier. The pacifiers were manufactured in blue with a tow truck, green with a monkey figure, and pink with a flower design.

The affected pacifiers were manufactured in China under Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Delaware where they were sold at Walmart, Target, Burlington Coat Factory, various juvenile and baby discount stores nationwide as well as on Amazon.com from July 2010 through October 2013 for roughly $3.

The CPSC recommends that consumers with affected pacifiers immediately take the products away from their children and contact Playtex at 888-220-2075 or visit them online at www.playtexproducts.com and navigate to the “Recall” link for instructions on how to receive a full refund.