CPSC recall 19-718, announced November 20, 2018, covers G & Y MyBaby Giraffe Nightlights (about 3,000 units). The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-466-3342, or go to www.homedics.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: MYB-N100GIR.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the underside of the product
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2018 through October 2018
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $20
Why it was recalled
The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight detaching.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-466-3342, or go to www.homedics.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- G & Y
- Manufacturer
- G & Y Company Limited, of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Night lights
- Recall number
- 19-718
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hinda Incentives, Power Sales, and online at Amazon.com and HoMedics.com from March 2018 through October 2018 for about $20.
- Importer
- HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Mich.
- Distributor
- HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Mich.
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 night light recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 3,000 units: the 21st-largest of 23 night light recalls that state a unit count. The median is 123,000 units.
- Hazard
- Choking: named in 1 of 26 night light recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 12 of 26 night light recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 8 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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