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Skip Hop Recalls Nightlight Soothers Due to Shock Hazard

Recall 17-235 · September 28, 2017 · Skip Hop

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-235 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 28, 2017
Brand
Skip Hop
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Moonlight & Melodies nightlight soothers
Hazard
Shock Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 130,000 (In addition, about 21,500 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
September 28, 2017

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Moonlight & Melodies nightlight soothers · About 130,000 (In addition, about 21,500 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Skip Hop, of New York, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Skip Hop is aware of incidents of the power adapter breaking, including one that resulted in an electrical shock.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Skip Hop appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Skip Hop recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Moonlight & Melodies nightlight soothers (About 130,000 (In addition, about 21,500 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Skip Hop's Moonlight & Melodies owl and elephant nightlight soothers that play melodies or nature sounds and project images.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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