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Pacifiers recalled due to choking hazard
Pacifiers recalled due to choking hazard
OKK Trading has announced a recall of about 2,900 Baby Necessities pacifiers in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The pacifiers failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base, which poses a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled pacifiers have a blue heart-shaped mouth guard and were were sold in packs of four. The words “Baby Necessities” are printed on the cardboard packaging.

The pacifiers were sold at dollar and discount stores nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for about $1. They were made in China.


-- Grace Blasco, BabyCenter News 

What you can do:

• Immediately stop using the pacifier and contact OKK Trading for a refund or exchange.

• For additional information, call OKK Trading toll-free at  (877) 655-8697between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday though Friday, or visit the company's website. 

• See a photo of the recalled pacifiers on the CPSC's website.