HoMedics Recalls Nightlights Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19718 · announced November 20, 2018 · G & Y Company Limited · 3,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the HoMedics MyBaby Comfort Creatures Giraffe Portable & Bedside Nightlight, model MYB-N100GIR. The affected nightlights have the date code GP230118 or GP290318 and the date code is located on the underside of the product. It can be powered by an AC adaptor or two AA batteries. It is yellow with brown spots and white underbelly. The nightlight is about 3 inches long, 5 inches wide, 7 inches high, and weighs less than 1 pound.
The hazard
The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight detaching.
Sold at: Hinda Incentives, Power Sales, and online at Amazon.com and HoMedics.com from March 2018 through October 2018 for about $20.
Consumer contact: HoMedics at 800-466-3342 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.homedics.com and click on the Product Recall tab 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.