CPSC recall 03-146, announced June 19, 2003, covers Fisher-Price Crib Mobile Toys (233,000 units). 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. The notice cites 30 incident reports. The firm is providing free repair kits containing a seal for the battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage. Recall contact: call (800) 357-9460, or go to www.service.mattel.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled toys have model number 71985 found on both the lower arm of the mobile and the back of the remote control.
Which products are included?
These are Sparkling Symphony™ Mobile crib toys that attach to the crib side rail and play music and lights that are activated by remote control. Four star and moon characters are suspended from the mobile, which turns. The recalled toys have model number 71985 found on both the lower arm of the mobile and the back of the remote control. The Fisher-Price logo appears at the top of the upper arm, over the silver decoration. The recalled mobiles were manufactured from October 1999 through November 2000. A date code is located on the upper arm of the mobile and on the back of the remote control. Consumers should contact Fisher Price with their date code to determine if their mobile is part of the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Fisher-Price has received 30 reports of batteries leaking from the toy's battery compartment, including six reports of minor burn injuries to babies.
Official remedy
The firm is providing free repair kits containing a seal for the battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Manufacturer
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-146
- Units
- 233,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide sold these mobiles, between December 1999 and December 2001, for about $25.
Crib Mobile Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Infants/Cribs/Strollers
Recall contact information
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.
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