CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Crib Mobile Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-06-19). Hazards: burn, chemical. Models: 71985. About 233,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03146 |
| Published | 2003-06-19 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-10 |
| Product category | Toy Infants/Cribs/Strollers |
| Products | Crib Mobile Toys |
| Firm named in the title | Fisher-Price |
| Firms | Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 233,000 |
| Model numbers | 71985 |
| Hazard classes | burn, chemical |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide sold these mobiles, between December 1999 and December 2001, for about $25. |
Description
These are Sparkling Symphony™ Mobile crib toys that attach to the crib side rail and play music and lights that are activated by remote control. Four star and moon characters are suspended from the mobile, which turns. The recalled toys have model number 71985 found on both the lower arm of the mobile and the back of the remote control. The Fisher-Price logo appears at the top of the upper arm, over the silver decoration. The recalled mobiles were manufactured from October 1999 through November 2000. A date code is located on the upper arm of the mobile and on the back of the remote control. Consumers should contact Fisher Price with their date code to determine if their mobile is part of the recall.
Hazard
If batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can seep out of the battery compartment, posing a risk of chemical burns to babies.
Remedy
The firm is providing free repair kits containing a seal for the battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage.
Incidents and injuries
Fisher-Price has received 30 reports of batteries leaking from the toy's battery compartment, including six reports of minor burn injuries to babies.
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