HoMedics Recalls Nightlights Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19718 · Nov 20, 2018 · HoMedics
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19718
- Date
- Nov 20, 2018
- Company
- HoMedics
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- MyBaby Giraffe Nightlights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves the HoMedics MyBaby Comfort Creatures Giraffe Portable & Bedside Nightlight, model MYB-N100GIR. The affected nightlights have the date code GP230118 or GP290318 and the date code is located on the underside of the product. It can be powered by an AC adaptor or two AA batteries. It is yellow with brown spots and white underbelly. The nightlight is about 3 inches long, 5 inches wide, 7 inches high, and weighs less than 1 pound.
What can happen
The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight detaching.
- Sold at
- Hinda Incentives, Power Sales, and online at Amazon.com and HoMedics.com from March 2018 through October 2018 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mybaby giraffe nightlights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.