WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Binky-Griptight Inc., of
Wallington, N.J., is voluntarily recalling approximately
13,000 Binky Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers that the firm
reports do not comply with CPSC safety standards. If the
pacifiers crack in the knob well, the nipple can detach from
the shield presenting a choking hazard to children.
While CPSC and Binky-Griptight are aware of about six
complaints of these pacifiers separating, no injuries have
been reported.
The newborn orthodontic pacifiers involved in this
recall have red, mint green, blue, and white
"butterfly-shaped" mouth shields with two ventilation holes
on each side in the shapes of crescent moons and stars. Some
white butterfly-shaped mouth shields may have crescent
moons, stars, and heart shapes stenciled on the front. The
pacifiers have knob wells measuring 1/4 inch high, with a
knob that will not move when twisted.
The pacifiers involved in this recall are packaged
individually or in sets of two in a plastic shell with a
cardboard backer card. The pacifiers are identified as item
numbers 2115, 3085, 3086, and 3087. The item numbers are
located at the upper right corner on the front of
each package. A label that reads in part "Made *** in
Malaysia *** Griptight Malaysia Ltd" is printed on the back
of each package.
Binky Newborn Orthodontic Pacifiers that are not
involved in this recall have knob wells measuring 3/8 inch
high, with a knob that will move when twisted. A label on
the back of each package reads in part "Made *** in
England."
Target Stores and other retail stores sold the
pacifiers nationwide between August 1994 and August 1995.
University Hospitals of Oklahoma City, Okla., sold the
pacifiers between May 1995 and August 1995. Pacifiers sold
for about $1.
Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers
immediately, and return them to the store where purchased
for a free replacement or mail them to Binky-Griptight,
Inc., P.O. Box 3307, Wallington, N.J. 07057-3307 for a free
replacement and postage reimbursement.
For more information, consumers may also call
Binky-Griptight at (800) 526-6320.