Rachels
09-17-2003, 06:22 PM
For Immediate Release
September 17, 2003
Release # 03-187
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers
Name of product: "Comforts" pacifiers Units: 154,000
Manufacturer: Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can
pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex
formulations in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and
pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words
"Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The
model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last
five digits of the UPC code:
35826 35827 35828 35829
Sold at: Many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003
for about $3.50 to $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll-
free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday.
Media Contact: Kelly Schwab, Apothecary Products, (952) 808-8342.
To see a picture of the recalled item, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03187.html
-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
September 17, 2003
Release # 03-187
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers
Name of product: "Comforts" pacifiers Units: 154,000
Manufacturer: Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can
pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex
formulations in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and
pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words
"Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The
model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last
five digits of the UPC code:
35826 35827 35828 35829
Sold at: Many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003
for about $3.50 to $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll-
free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday.
Media Contact: Kelly Schwab, Apothecary Products, (952) 808-8342.
To see a picture of the recalled item, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03187.html
-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02