Solar Inc. Recall of Flashing Toy Pacifiers

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2005
Release #05-151

Firm's Contact: (800) 837-6527
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Solar Inc. Announce Recall of Flashing Toy Pacifiers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Flashing Pacifier or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace

Units: About 24,000

Importer/Wholesaler: Solar Inc. of Tappan, N.Y.

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled pacifier necklace consists of 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: Small retail stores, distributors, dollar stores and on Solar's Web site from January 2004 through February 2005 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Solar Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-6527 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at http://www.justlites.com/imreno.html