CPSC2017-10-24
Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Motion Seats Due to Fire Hazard
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard
The motor housing can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Soothing Motions Seats and contact Fisher-Price for a full refund.
Sold at
BuybuyBaby, Target, Toys R Us, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2015 through October 2017 for about $160 for the Soothing Motions Seat and $175 for the Smart Connect Soothing Motions Seat.
Affected count
About 63,000 (In addition, 2,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Fisher-Price has received 36 reports of the product overheating, including one report of a fire contained within the motor housing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Soothing Motions Seats
Consumer contact
Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on Recalls & Safety Alerts for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/FisherPrice-Recalls-Infant-Motion-Seats-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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