CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 12254
Affected scope: About 119,000

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Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China recalled The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark o….

CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China in August 23, 2012. Reason: The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact ID…. Verify recall #12254 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China issued this CPSC recall-The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking….

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agency class: August 23, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12254 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.

Reason for recall

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12254
Date reported	August 23, 2012
Date initiated	August 23, 2012
Recalling firm	Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China
Affected scope	About 119,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returnin…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The pacifiers and the clip attachment have CareBear figures and a "TCFC" copyright mark on them. The nipple is made of silicone.. Recalled by Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China. Units affected: About 119,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from infants and contact IDM Group LLC for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 23, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12254.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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