Power Adapters Sold with LectroFan Sound Machines Recalled by ASTI Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Recall 17735 · Mar 23, 2017 · Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc. (ASTI)
35,000
units affected
35,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17735
- Date
- Mar 23, 2017
- Company
- Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc. (ASTI)
- Units affected
- 35,000
- Product
- LectroFan Sound Machines
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves power adapters sold with LectroFan sound machines. The adapter has "ASTI AC Adapter" and model number XHY050050UCC printed on the side. The LectroFans were black or white with a matching black or white power adapter. The LectroFan machines have a serial number between 3 551615 528640 and 3 551615 618639 or between 3 551636 000010 and 3 551636 285179. The serial number is printed on a label on the bottom of the machine and "LectroFan" is printed on the front. The LectroFan Sound Machine has 10 fan sounds and 10 white noise sounds.
What can happen
The casing on the power adapter can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electrical shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the LectroFan, disconnect the power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement power adapter. Consumers can continue to use the sound machine with the USB cable supplied with the LectroFan by plugging it into a computer's USB port or into another power adapter. The firm is contacting all purchasers of the recalled product directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ASTI has received three reports of power adapters breaking or pulling apart, exposing the metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from November 2016 through February 2017 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lectrofan sound machines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the LectroFan, disconnect the power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement power adapter. Consumers can continue to use the sound machine with the USB cable supplied with the LectroFan by plugging it into a computer's USB port or into another power adapter.
What is the hazard?
The casing on the power adapter can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electrical shock hazard.
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.