CPSC recall 17-235, announced September 28, 2017, covers Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies nightlight soothers (about 130,000 units). The soother's USB wall power adapter can break, posing an electrical shock hazard. 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. Recall contact: call 888-282-4674, go to www.skiphop.com, or email recall@skiphop.com.
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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 noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- July 2016 through August 2017
- Price paid
- $40
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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-282-4674, go to www.skiphop.com, or email recall@skiphop.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Skip Hop
- Manufacturer
- Skip Hop, of New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Night lights
- 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.
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 night light recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 130,000 units: the 11th-largest of 23 night light recalls that state a unit count. The median is 123,000 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 14 of 26 night light recalls.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 1 of 26 night light recalls. The most common is refund (12).
- Brand history
- Skip Hop is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2015 to 2026. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Skip Hop crib mobiles (16-059, Dec 2015).
- Time on sale
- 14 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
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.
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