CPSC2003-06-19
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Crib Mobile Toys
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard
If batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can seep out of the battery compartment, posing a risk of chemical burns to babies.
Remedy
The firm is providing free repair kits containing a seal for the battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage.
Sold at
Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide sold these mobiles, between December 1999 and December 2001, for about $25.
Affected count
233,000
Injuries reported
Fisher-Price has received 30 reports of batteries leaking from the toy's battery compartment, including six reports of minor burn injuries to babies.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Crib Mobile Toys
Consumer contact
Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 357-9460 anytime or visit www.service.mattel.com to determine if product is among the recalled models and to order the free repair kit if needed.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Fisher-Price-Announce-Recall-of-Crib-Mobile-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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