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

Description: Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-099 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 643-6134 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard 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 Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces Units: About 8,000 Importer/Wholesaler: Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J. Hazard: The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled pacifier necklace has 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: Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. at (800) 643-6134 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.sailingusintl.com [Learn More]