Recall #17-235 · Published September 28, 2017

Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies nightlight soothers

Skip Hop Recalls Nightlight Soothers Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Moonlight & Melodies nightlight soothers from Skip Hop on September 28, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The soother's USB wall power adapter can break, posing an electrical shock hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlight soothers and contact Skip Hop for instructions on returning the USB wall power adapter with a prepaid shipping label and receive a free repair kit which includes a free USB wall adapter.

Skip Hop’s Moonlight & Melodies owl nightlight soother
Skip Hop’s Moonlight & Melodies owl nightlight soother
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Skip Hop's Moonlight & Melodies owl and elephant nightlight soothers that play melodies or nature sounds and project images. They have a USB wall power adapter and cord. The white and gray owl soothers measure about 5.5 by 4.5 by 6 inches. The white elephant soother measures about 7 x 4.2 x 5.7 inches. The soothers have a sound speaker on each side and operation buttons at the top or the back. The Skip Hop logo is on the underside of the soother.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The soother's USB wall power adapter can break, posing an electrical shock hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Skip Hop is aware of incidents of the power adapter breaking, including one that resulted in an electrical shock.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlight soothers and contact Skip Hop for instructions on returning the USB wall power adapter with a prepaid shipping label and receive a free repair kit which includes a free USB wall adapter.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Skip Hop
Manufacturer
Skip Hop, of New York, N.Y.
Recall number
17-235
Units
About 130,000 (In addition, about 21,500 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, Target and other retailers nationwide and online at Skiphop.com and Amazon.com from July 2016 through August 2017 for approximately $40.

Recall contact information

Skip Hop toll-free at 888-282-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@skiphop.com or online at www.skiphop.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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