Fred & Friends is recalling about 183,000 Chill Baby pacifiers in the Artiste, Volume, and Panic styles. These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards because the decorative beards and knobs can detach, and the ventilation holes on some models are too small. One report has been received of the knob on the Volume pacifier detaching, though no injuries have been reported. These products were sold nationwide at department stores, toy stores, and online from April 2013 through December 2013 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using these pacifiers and return them to the manufacturer for a full refund.
The black plastic beard on the Artiste model and the black knob on the Volume model can break off, creating small parts that a baby can choke on. Additionally, the ventilation holes on the Volume and Panic models are too small to allow for adequate airflow if the pacifier becomes lodged in a child's mouth.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from young children and return them to Fred and Friends for a $12 refund. Fred and Friends is providing a postage paid envelope for consumers to return the recalled pacifiers.
Chill Baby Artiste pacifier
Chill Baby Volume pacifier
Chill Baby Panic pacifier
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response