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Baby & Nursery/Highchairs & Feeding

Handi-Craft Recalls Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders Due to Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: March 15, 2018
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Summary

Handi-Craft is recalling about 590,000 Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier and teether holders because the plastic snap can detach from the ribbon. There have been 67 reports of the ribbons fraying and the snaps coming off, which creates a dangerous choking risk for infants and young children. These plush animal holders were sold at major retailers like Target and Walmart from August 2015 through March 2018 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using these holders and contact the company for a free replacement or merchandise of equal value.

Risk

The plastic snap on the ribbon can break off or detach due to fraying, creating a small part that a young child can swallow or choke on. While no injuries have been reported, the firm received dozens of reports of the snap failing.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately take the recalled Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier and teether holders away from children.
  2. Check the tag attached to the plush animal for one of the following lot codes: RICH0615, RICH0715, RICH0815, RICH1215, RICH0516, RICH0616, RICH0716, RICH1116, RICH1016, RICH0916, RICH1216, RICH0317, RICH0417, RICH0517, RICH0617, RICH0717, RICH0817, or RICH0917.
  3. If your lot code matches, contact Handi-Craft toll-free at 833-224-7674 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for instructions on receiving a replacement product or comparable merchandise.
  4. You can also visit www.drbrownsbaby.com/recall-lovey to confirm if your specific holder is included in the recall.
  5. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumer should immediately take the recalled holders away from young children and contact Handi-Craft for further instructions to receive a replacement product or comparable merchandise of equal or lesser value.

Contact: Handi-Craft toll-free at 833-224-7674 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.drbrownsbaby.com/ and click on Recall Information for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Giraffe)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018
Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Zebra)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018
Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Turtle)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018
Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Reindeer - Special Holiday Edition)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018
Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Frog - Special Holiday Edition)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018
Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Spring Bunny - Special Holiday Edition)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018
Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Deer)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018
Product: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holder (Bunny)
Lot Numbers:
RICH0615
RICH0715
RICH0815
RICH1215
RICH0516
RICH0616
RICH0716
RICH1116
RICH1016
RICH0916
RICH1216
RICH0317
RICH0417
RICH0517
RICH0617
RICH0717
RICH0817
RICH0917
Date Ranges: August 2015 - March 2018

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18126
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China
Sold By: Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwade and online at Amazon.com from August 2015 to March 2018 for about $10
Distributor: Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 590,000 (in addition, about 10,500 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Handi-Craft Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Contact: Handi-Craft toll-free at 833-224-7674 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.drbrownsbaby.com/ and click on Recall Information for more information.
Agency Last Updated: March 15, 2018

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