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Consumer product recall

Billy-Bob Teeth, Inc. recalls Little Vampire Pacifiers

Starting date:
March 2, 2017
Posting date:
March 2, 2017
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Choking Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-62424

Affected products

Billy-Bob Little Vampire Pacifier

Product description

This recall involves Billy-Bob Little Vampire Pacifiers.  The pacifier is red with vampire shaped teeth and a black ring.

The recalled pacifier can be identified as follows:
Model Name UPC Lot Number
Little Vampire 658890900766 531HKCHBB2

 

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the handle may separate from the pacifier and produce a small part, posing a choking hazard to young children.

As of February 23, 2017, the company has received no reports of injuries or deaths in Canada related to the use of these pacifiers.

Number sold

Approximately 814 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from October 2013 to February 2017.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Billy-Bob Teeth, Inc.
Hardin
Illinois
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and stop using them.  Pacifiers should be returned to Billy Bob Products for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Billy-Bob Teeth, Inc. by telephone at (618)576-8061, Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm central time, by email or visit the firm's website.

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.