This article originally appeared in the April 2005 edition of diversityinbusiness.com

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PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL

Effective: April 7, 2005

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Flashing Pacifier or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace
Units:  About 24,000

Importer/Wholesaler:

Solar Inc. of Tappan, N.Y.
Hazard: The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled pacifier necklace consists of a 28-inch multicolored cord with a 3-inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip of the nipple is used as a blow hole for the whistle. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. "Flashing Pacifier" or "2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace" is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.
Sold at: Small retail stores, distributors, dollar stores and on Solar's Web site from January 2004 through February 2005 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact Solar Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-6527 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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