Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled May 12, 2016 · CPSC recall 16160 · Hobby Lobby

Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder – Blue Whale Packaging

Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder – Pink Octopus

Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder – Pink Octopus Packaging

Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles -- Pink & Green Fish

Hazard

The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 12,900

Incidents / injuries

Hobby Lobby has received one report of the whale fin detaching from the pacifier holder. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder, including the Blue Whale, item number 5202601, and the Pink Octopus, item number 5725213. The pacifier holders are made of a plush fabric, stuffed with fiber, measure approximately 4.5 inches by 2 inches and have a 10-inch ribbon attached to the body. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. "Hobby Lobby 9123069" is printed on the front and back of the sewn-in label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pacifier holders and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.

Contact

Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on the "Recall" tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Pacifier holders

Imported by

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Retailers

Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for about $5.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →