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When Asked by CPSC to Recall Dangerous Pacifiers, NY Distributor Says Fugetaboutit!

October 27th 2009 by Dr.MOZ in Family Safety, Pacifiers, Recalls

I don’t normally post recalls for products with limited regional distribution, but technically this is a “CPSC warning” and not a standard recall. You are probably wondering what the difference is, and I’ll admit that I’m a little confused myself. Apparently, 16,500 “My Baby Soother” pacifiers distributed by T & L Trading Corp of Brooklyn, NY failed to meet federal

safety standards. The CPSC says that the nipples can easily separate from the base posing a choking hazard. When asked to recall the dangerous products T & L Trading Corp said “fugetaboutit“.

I kid you not…the distributor actually refused to recall the dangerous pacifiers sold throughout discount stores, grocery stores, and delis in Bronx, Brooklyn, Broadway, and Coney Island from August 2007 through July 2009 for around $1.00. The CPSC’s description and directions:

“The “My Baby Soother” pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a blue, pink, red, white or yellow heart-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. The nipple is made of either silicon or latex. The pacifier package has the words “My Baby Soother” printed on the top and a picture of an infant on the background.

Distributors and retailers who purchased the “My Baby Soother” pacifiers from T & L Trading should immediately stop distributing the pacifier and call CPSC at (800) 638-2772. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and toddlers and discard them.“

It’s anyone’s guess what the distributors of these pacifiers are thinking, but I think it’s safe to say that their career in the baby business (and any other business) will soon be over.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> see full warning on CPSC’s website

7 Responses to “When Asked by CPSC to Recall Dangerous Pacifiers, NY Distributor Says Fugetaboutit!”

  1. skinnybabe Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Hope i could help you on this matter, coz i also have a baby, and i just want her to be safe, and also others

  2. Bex Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 2:06 am

    This is ridiculous. It just reminds you of the sort of thing you see on films when an evil company owner puts money before the safety of the world.
    Unbelievable.
    Nice site by the way.

  3. Patrick Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 8:06 am

    Thanks for this post. Atleast now we are aware about this.

  4. FreshFridays Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I think that this is ridiculous haha, incredible!

  5. ee Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    What a joke! The distributor should be shut down. I can’t believe that he would actually say that those pacifiers aren’t dangerous. They look dangerous just by their shape.

  6. marnell Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 9:51 am

    I am pleased when people post recalls on any items especially if it is something a child would use or play with, because it can be scary.

  7. Anna Says:
    November 14th, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    This is absurd. I hope the authorities get them shut down in short order.