Health Canada is cautioning parents about a wooden pacifier clip sold on Amazon.ca, warning that the product poses serious risks to infants. The agency identified the item as a potential choking and strangulation hazard, urging consumers to immediately stop using it and return it to the retailer.
The warning applies to a specific wooden pacifier clip marketed for babies. Health Canada noted that the clip's design may allow it to detach easily, creating small parts that infants could choke on. Additionally, the cord attached to the clip could pose a strangulation risk if it becomes wrapped around a child's neck.
Parents and caregivers who have purchased this product are advised to remove it from their children immediately and contact Amazon.ca for a refund. Health Canada is working with the online retailer to remove the listing and prevent further sales.
This advisory is part of ongoing efforts by Health Canada to monitor and regulate children's products sold in Canada. The agency emphasizes the importance of checking for safety certifications and recalls before purchasing baby items, especially from online marketplaces.
For more information, consumers can visit Health Canada's website or call their consumer product safety hotline. The agency also encourages reporting any incidents or injuries related to this product.
