Product Recall Notice

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jumbo Products, Inc., of Long Island City, New York, is voluntarily recalling “Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle’s.  These pacifiers failed to pass Requirements for Pacifiers under 16 C.F.R. Part 1511 and may pose as a potential risk of injury to children. 

Hazard:  These pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers.  The nipple can separate from the shield easily, posing a choking hazard.  Some pacifiers were sold with necklaces that pose a strangulation hazard.  Though they are marketed for older children, they could be given to babies, and can cause serious injury or death.

Incidents/Injuries:  None Reported

Description:  The units involved are flashing pacifiers and flashing pacifiers with whistles.  The pacifiers are clear or colored purple, blue, pink or green.  The pacifiers have five flashing LED lights that are red and blue, red and light green and orange.  Some pacifiers are sold with a rainbow cord that is attached to handles, and some cords have breakaway connectors.  Pacifiers were sold in clamshell packages.  The packaging has a warning that states they are for  “12+ Years “ or “6+Years.”  Some of the products has a warning on the packaging that they are not a real pacifier, but a practical joke. 

Sold at:  Novelty shops, toy store, carnivals, amusement parks, dollar stores and by Web retailers nationwide from January 2003 through September 2006 for between $.55 & $13.

Manufactured in:  China

Remedy:  Consumers should take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and dispose of them.  Consumers can also return the pacifiers to the retailers for a refund.

Consumer Contact:  (866)535-5835.