Toys 'R' Us Recalls Pacifier Clips Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies 'R' Us and Toys 'R' Us

The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #: 16259
Affected scope: About 53,000

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

Toys 'R' Us Inc., of Wayne, N.j. recalled This recall involves Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips sold in an assortment of six colors and….

Toys 'R' Us Recalls Pacifier Clips Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies 'R' … was recalled by Toys 'R' Us Inc., of Wayne, N.j. in September 8, 2016. Reason: The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the …. Verify recall #16259 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Toys 'R' Us Inc., of Wayne, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard..

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agency class: September 8, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16259 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 Babies 'R' Us pacifier clips sold in an assortment of six colors and character designs, including a red monster, blue monster, monkey, giraffe, owl with one eye closed, and an owl with both eyes open. The pacifier clips have a circular plastic cover affixed to a metal spring clip and a fabric strip with snaps at the other end. The recalled pacifier clip assortment has model number 5F6237F and "®2014 Geoffrey, LLC" engraved on the back to the plastic cover.

Reason for recall

The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us for a 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	16259
Date reported	September 8, 2016
Date initiated	September 8, 2016
Recalling firm	Toys 'R' Us Inc., of Wayne, N.j.
Affected scope	About 53,000
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 pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pacifier clip's spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 8, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16259.

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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