Playtex Products Voluntarily Announces Pacifier Recall in Cooperation with CPSC
CPSC recall 00121. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage.
CPSC recall 00121 has the recall date 8 Jun 2000. The notice names the firm Playtex Products. The recall has about 1,800,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Pacifiers & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 1,800,000 |
| Description | Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two. UPC Code Product Name 078300-05448-1 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05442-9 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-05528-0 Soft Comfort Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-05529-7 Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01023-4 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01118-7 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack 078300-01024-1 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01128-6 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack 078300-01041-8 Classic Patterns/Cherubs Pacifier & Holder Set No other Playtex pacifier is involved in this recall. |
| Product | Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers, About 1.8 million, Pacifiers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Stores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000, for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack. |
| Manufacturer | Playtex Products Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,800,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Pacifiers & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Playtex Products
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2017 | Playtex Recalls Children's Plates and Bowls Due to Choking Hazard |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard |
| 19 Dec 2013 | Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
| 22 Feb 2005 | CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers |
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- CPSC recall notice 00121The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00121. https://recallregister.com/product/970-playtex-products-voluntarily-announces-pacifier-recall-in-cooperation/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00121 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Stores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000, for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00121?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1.8 million
- How many CPSC recalls name Playtex Products?
- 5 CPSC recalls on this register name Playtex Products. This recall is 1 of them.