Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard

The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.

Recall #: 14084
Affected scope: About 1.25 million in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del. recalled This recall involves the Playtex pacifier holder clips that attach a pacifier to items li….

Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del. in January 22, 2014. Reason: The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small chil…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and con…. Verify recall #14084 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del. issued this CPSC recall-The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small chil….

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agency class: January 22, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14084 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, 3 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

This recall involves the Playtex pacifier holder clips that attach a pacifier to items like clothing, diaper bags and strollers. It is a plastic clip with a figure and a "Playtex" copyright logo that slides up and down to adjust the clip, a ribbon and a clear plastic ring that stretches to fit the pacifier. The pacifier holder was sold in green with a monkey figure, pink with a flower and blue with a tow truck.

Reason for recall

The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return 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	14084
Date reported	January 22, 2014
Date initiated	January 22, 2014
Recalling firm	Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.
Affected scope	About 1.25 million in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada
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 pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 22, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14084.

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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