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Baby & Nursery/Highchairs & Feeding

CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: August 23, 2012
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Summary

IDM Group is recalling about 119,000 CareBears pacifiers because the silicone nipple can separate from the base. This defect creates a serious risk for small children. The recalled products include both the pacifier and a clip attachment featuring CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark. These items were sold at various discount stores, dollar stores, and Walmart locations in Puerto Rico from October 2009 through June 2012 for about $1. Consumers should stop using the pacifiers immediately and return them for a full refund.

Risk

The nipple can detach from the pacifier's plastic base, creating a small part that young children can swallow or choke on. While no injuries have been reported, the product fails to meet federal safety standards for infant products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pacifier for CareBear figures on the front and a "TCFC" copyright mark on the clip attachment or pacifier base.
  2. Verify if the nipple is made of clear silicone, as these are the specific models affected by the recall.
  3. Immediately take the recalled pacifier away from infants and stop using it to prevent a choking accident.
  4. Contact IDM Group LLC to receive instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. You can reach IDM collect at (212) 686-5221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
  5. Visit the company's recall website at www.pacifierrecall.net for additional return information.
  6. For further questions or to report a safety incident, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact IDM collect at (212) 686-5221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at www.pacifierrecall.net

Affected Products

Product: CareBears™ Pacifiers
Date Ranges: Sold October 2009 - June 2012

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12254
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China
Sold By: Various discount and dollar stores, Walmart Puerto Rico, children's apparel stores and Consolidated Stores nationwide from October 2009 through June 2012 for about $1.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 119,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: IDM Group LLC, of New York
Contact: For additional information, contact IDM collect at (212) 686-5221 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at www.pacifierrecall.net
Agency Last Updated: April 12, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response