Recall: The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. Recall of Pacifiers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2005 Release # 05-125

Firm's Recall Hotline: (213) 627-6716 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. Announce Recall of Pacifiers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Soother Baby Pacifiers

Units: About 34,500

Importer: The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.

Description: The recalled pacifiers measure about 2-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches in width. The pacifiers are blue, green, yellow and pink and have a tan tinted nipple with a curved plastic handle and shield. "SOOTHER BABY PACIFIERS" is printed on the back of cardboard packaging with a clear blister-bubble cover.

Sold at: Gift shops, discount retail stores and various Hispanic commercial retailers nationwide from March 2000 through January 2005 for between $.50 and $1.

Manufactured in: Thailand

Remedy: Consumers should return the recalled pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. collect at (213) 627-6716 between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.