Consumer product recall

Pois et Moi recalls certain Pacifier Clips

Starting date:
December 7, 2018
Posting date:
December 7, 2018
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Choking Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-68570

Affected products

Pois et Moi pacifier clips sold individually or with teething toys

Product description

This recall involves Pois et Moi brand pacifier clips, purchased between September 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. The pacifier clips consist of 12 silicone or natural wood beads on a nylon string with a pacifier or teething toy on one end and a clip on the other end, to be attached to the child's clothing. The silicone beads were available in various sizes and colours.

Only the products consisting of round, metal clips with the words "Pois et Moi" written across the entire surface are included in the recall. Pacifier clips with other types of clips are not included in the recall.

Hazard identified

While opening and closing, the metal clip can break, releasing small parts that may pose a choking hazard to young children.

As of November 30, 2018, Health Canada has received one incident report involving this product. Eight pacifier clips were returned to the company due to broken metal clips. No injuries have been reported.

Number sold

Approximately 500 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from September to December 2017.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Canada.

Companies

Manufacturer

Pois et Moi

Quebec

CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Pois et Moi in order to receive a replacement pacifier clip or a different Pois et Moi product of equal or lesser value. Instructions are described on the company's website.

For more information, consumers can contact Pois et Moi by email.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.