Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard

The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #: 16160
Affected scope: About 12,900

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder, including the Blue Whale….

Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 12, 2016. Reason: The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pacifier holders and return them to …. Verify recall #16160 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard..

None
agency class: May 12, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16160 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

This recall involves Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder, including the Blue Whale, item number 5202601, and the Pink Octopus, item number 5725213. The pacifier holders are made of a plush fabric, stuffed with fiber, measure approximately 4.5 inches by 2 inches and have a 10-inch ribbon attached to the body. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. "Hobby Lobby 9123069" is printed on the front and back of the sewn-in label.

Reason for recall

The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pacifier holders and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.

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	16160
Date reported	May 12, 2016
Date initiated	May 12, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 12,900
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 stop using the recalled pacifier holders and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full…

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pacifier holders and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 12, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16160.

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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