Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Motion Seats Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18015 · announced October 24, 2017 · Fisher-price · 63,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Seats with model numbers CMR35, CMR36, CMR37, and DYH22 and Smart Connect Soothing Motions Seats with model number CMR39. The seat bounces, sways, or bounces and sways together. The seat also vibrates, plays 10 songs and nature sounds, and has an overhead mobile. The model number is located on the underside of the motor housing.
The hazard
The motor housing can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Soothing Motions Seats and contact Fisher-Price for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.