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VTech Lights & Lullabies Travel Mobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The clamp attaching the mobile to the crib rail can break causing the mobile to fall, posing an injury hazard to an infant in the crib.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mobiles and contact VTech for a full refund or a replacement product.
Who to contact: VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or register online at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.
The product
This recall involves VTech Lights & Lullabies Travel mobiles. The recalled mobiles were sold in blue and pink. The model numbers are 80-503000 (blue) and 80-503050 (pink). The pink mobile was sold exclusively at Amazon.com. The mobile has a white and pink or white and blue plastic arm that clamps onto the side of a crib. It has three star attachments that hang from the top. The mobile has a music button that plays music, nature sounds and nursery rhymes. The mobile measures 5 inches wide by 15.8 inches tall.The model numbers are printed on the battery compartment door.
Details
- Units affected
- About 37,000 in the U.S. (In addition, 4,800 were sold in Canada.)
- Recall date
- January 25, 2018
- Brand
- VTech Electronics Ltd, of China, VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- VTech has received six reports of the clamp cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Kmart, Walmart and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from February 2017 through November 2017 for about $25.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “VTech Recalls Lights & Lullabies Travel Mobiles Due to Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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