Gromex Jaloma Pacifiers

Description: Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex 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 July 7, 2009 Release # 09-262 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (973) 458-9399 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex 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: Jaloma Pacifiers Units: About 700 Importer: Gromex Inc., of Passaic, N.J. Hazard: The pacifier mouth guard and the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. “Jaloma” is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and the nipple has a gel-like liquid inside. Sold at: Retail stores in New Jersey and New York from February 2008 through March 2009 for about $1. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Gromex for a refund or exchange. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gromex collect at (973) 458-9399 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET. [Learn More]