On July 20, 2010, Antonio Flores recalled a children’s product. Federal safety tests revealed designs defects on its baby pacifiers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission also issued a report to warn consumers of the dangers associated with the infant items.
Infant Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores
The kids’ product listed under the recall was the Karino Baby Pacifiers. The pacifiers were sold in grocery stores located in Texas and California. Produced from October 2009 to March 2010, the products were sold at 25 cents each.
The pacifiers were available in white, pink, or blue. A long ring comprised the handle of the item. The word Karino could be found on the handle. The nipple was a natural color and filled with corn syrup.
Defects in Baby Pacifiers Sold at Grocery Stores
According to information released by Antonio Flores, no reports of injury or incident were received based on the use of the baby product. However, additional testing found that the pacifiers failed to meet federal standards in several areas.
It was discovered that the nipples were improperly attached to the handles on the baby pacifiers. Once detached, the nipple could create a serious choke hazard for an infant using the product. The handle was also too long, according to federal safety standards.
The mouth guards were too small to protect the baby from injury. These were designed to prevent the child from placing any portion of the pacifiers, beyond the nipple, in the mouth. The small size of the guard did not restrict placement into the throat if the guard was in a child’s mouth. The guard also did not have holes for breathing.
Actions to Take Following Recall of Antonio Flores Baby Item
The Karino Baby Pacifiers are unsafe for children and should be removed from use as soon as possible. Consumers may discard them or contact Antonio Flores for an exchange or refund.
Individuals may contact the company at (619) 395 - 4543 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday to get additional refund or exchange information. The number provided will be a collect call to the company. No website was provided for consumers to use for the pacifier recall.
Readers who find this article useful may also like to read recalls on Daiso Coin Purses, SmileMakers Charm Bracelets, and Wilton Industries Tiaras.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website provides recall information from across the United States for interested individuals.
Source:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. “Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard,” News From CPSC (accessed July 25, 2010).
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