Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 590,000 (in addition, about 10,500 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 18-126 Published March 15, 2018

Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders

The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children. Manufactured by Yangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co. and sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwade and online at Amazon.com from August 2015 to March 2018 for about $10 for about $10.

Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier & teether holders
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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The snap can detach from the pacifier's ribbon, posing a choking hazard for young children.

67
Incident reports to the firm
0
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received a total of 67 reports of the ribbon fraying and the snap detaching. No injuries have reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumer should immediately take the recalled holders away from young children and contact Handi-Craft for further instructions to receive a replacement product or comparable merchandise of equal or lesser value.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerYangzhou Rich Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd., of Yang Zhou City, China
UnitsAbout 590,000 (in addition, about 10,500 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atBed Bath & Beyond, H-E-B Grocery, K-Mart, Target, Toys 'R Us/Babies 'R Us, Wal-Mart and various stores nationwade and online at Amazon.com from August 2015 to March 2018 for about $10
PriceAbout $10

How to reach the firm

Phone
833-224-7674
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www

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