HoMedics Recalls Nightlights Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled November 20, 2018 · CPSC recall 19718 · HoMedics

The recalled HoMedics Giraffe Comfort Creatures Nightlight with detached foot.

The underside of the recalled HoMedics Giraffe Comfort Creatures Nightlight.

Hazard

The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 3,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of the feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight detaching.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund.

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.

Product

MyBaby Giraffe Nightlights

Manufacturer(s)

G & Y Company Limited, of Hong Kong

Imported by

HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Mich.

Distributed by

HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Mich.

Retailers

Hinda Incentives, Power Sales, and online at Amazon.com and HoMedics.com from March 2018 through October 2018 for about $20.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →