Solar Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces

Description: 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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 [Learn More]