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As a mom of a newborn, you can bet I've spent plenty of time the past few months in both the baby stores like Babies R Us and online checking out baby goodies.  One of the things that has continuously caught my eye is pacifiers with "bling".  Now, I ended up with a boy, so there aren't quite as many options, and the main brand I've seen all "blinged" out isn't the brand I happen to choose for my kids' pacies. 

However, I just learned two things: first of all, that blinged out binkys are available online from businesses online that have nothing to do with the product and company I've seen at my local Babies R Us; and secondly, that a handful of the folks producting the versions sold on Etsy and eBay have products that are being recalled due to serious safety hazards to babies.  EEK! 

 Check out the following recall closely, as there are several different pictures available at the CPSC website for the various folks selling these items.  Please let me know if you've purchased one of these items and your baby is safe after you get rid of the product!  With my son half-asleep in his bassinette right now with his pacifier in his mouth, this is one I'm really sweating for other parents!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2007 Release #07-254

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Pacifiers Decorated with Crystals Recalled Due to Aspiration and Ingestion Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Pacifiers

Units: About 1,000

Retailers: Dara Linda’s Baby Bling and Jewelry Design, of Davie, Fla.; Bling Toes, of Cherry Valley, Ill.; Baby Bling Things, of Appleton, Wis.; PeaNaPod Bling and Accessories, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and MJM Crystal Designs, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Hazard: These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifiers’ crystals can separate easily, posing an aspiration and ingestion hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves pacifiers that were purchased from stores, decorated with Swarovski crystals, then resold to consumers. The crystals were glued on the pacifier's handle and guard. They come in different colors and designs. The chart below lists additional information about the products sold.

(Note: Although these products were advertised by third parties as Swarovski products or containing Swarovski crystals, Swarovski does not manufacture these products or endorse their use.)

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact the firm above