September 17, 2003
Name
of product:
"Comforts" pacifiers
Units: 154,000
Manufacturer: Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can
pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
Description: The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex
formulations in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The
name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words
"Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6
months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are located on the
back of each package and are the last five digits of the UPC code:
35826 35827 35828 35829
Sold at: Many Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003
for about $3.50 to $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll- free
at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Media Contact: Kelly Schwab, Apothecary Products, (952) 808-8342.