December 10, 2025 – A recent incident report details how a 1-year-old child’s thumb became entrapped in the clip holder slot of a Tommee Tippee Ultra lite pacifier, requiring forceful removal by a parent. This event raises concerns about potential entrapment hazards in infant products.
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Incident Overview
On November 21, 2025, an incident was reported involving a Tommee Tippee Ultra lite pacifier. According to the report, a 1-year-old child’s thumb became lodged in the pacifier clip holder slot. The parent stated they had to forcibly remove their son’s thumb from the opening. The report does not specify the exact nature of the injury sustained by the child, if any, beyond the immediate entrapment and the need for forceful removal. This type of incident highlights a potential design flaw where small digits can become trapped in openings on products intended for young children.
Safety Concerns
The incident involving the Tommee Tippee Ultra lite pacifier raises several important safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is physical injury to the child’s finger or thumb, including bruising, swelling, abrasions, skin tears, or even fractures, depending on the force applied and the duration of entrapment. Such an event can cause significant pain and distress to the infant.
- Long-Term Risks: While the incident report doesn’t detail long-term injuries, severe or repeated entrapment could potentially lead to more serious issues such as nerve damage, impaired circulation, or growth plate injury if not promptly resolved. The psychological trauma for both the child and parent experiencing such an event can also be significant.
- Who Might Be Affected: This type of entrapment hazard primarily affects infants and toddlers who are prone to exploring objects with their fingers and who have digits small enough to fit into such openings. The age range for pacifier use further limits the affected population to this vulnerable group.
- Property Damage Potential: There is no property damage potential associated with this specific type of incident.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a Tommee Tippee Ultra lite pacifier or similar products should take immediate action to ensure safety:
- Immediate Steps to Take: If you observe your child’s finger or thumb becoming entrapped in any product opening, remain calm. Assess if the digit can be gently removed. If not, seek medical attention immediately. Do not attempt forceful removal if it causes further distress or injury.
- How to Check if They Own the Affected Product: Visually inspect your Tommee Tippee Ultra lite pacifier for the specific clip holder slot where the incident occurred. Examine all openings on pacifiers and other infant products to ensure they are too small to allow a child’s finger or thumb to become entrapped.
- Prevention Measures: Always supervise infants and toddlers, especially when they are using or playing with products that have small openings or slots. Regularly inspect all infant products for damage, loose parts, or potential entrapment hazards. Consider products with solid designs or alternative clip attachment mechanisms that do not present such openings.
- Reporting Procedures: If you experience a similar incident or discover a potential safety hazard with this or any other consumer product, it is crucial to report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Your report helps identify dangerous products and can lead to recalls and improved safety standards.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer, Mayborn Group, has acknowledged the incident report. Further details regarding their investigation or any planned actions were not available at the time of this report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.