CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-03-23). Hazards: electric shock. About 152,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00083 |
| Published | 2000-03-23 |
| Last updated | 2000-03-23 |
| Product category | Baby Wipe Warmers |
| Products | Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmers |
| Firm named in the title | Advance Thermo Control |
| Firms | Advance Thermo Control (ATC), of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Prince Lionheart Inc., of Santa Maria, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 152,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Toy, department and baby specialty stores, including Toys "R" Us and Burlington Coat Factory, and mail order catalogs, sold these wipe warmers nationwide, from February 1998 through December 1999, for about $25. |
Description
This recall involves Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmers with style number 0224 and date codes between 9803 and 9901 with cracked tubs. The style number and date code are written on the bottom of the units. The wipe warmers are white plastic boxes that are 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 4.75 inches high. "PRINCE LIONHEART" is written on the lid of the warmers. An orange light is located on the front of the warmers to indicate when it is on. "Santa Maria, CA USA" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the bottom of the units.
Hazard
Cracks in the interior tub of these wipe warmers can allow water to contact the electrical components. This can result in consumers receiving an electric shock.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the warmers, remove the wipes, and check to see if the interior tub is cracked. If so, stop using the warmer immediately, and call ATC for information on receiving a free replacement unit. If the tub of the wipe warmer is not cracked, the unit is not part of the recall, and consumers can continue to use the appliance.
Incidents and injuries
Prince Lionheart has received four reports of electric shocks when consumers touched the wipes in the warmers with cracked tubs.
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