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Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Motion Seats Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 18-015 · October 24, 2017 · Fisher-Price

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled Soothing Motions Seats and contact Fisher-Price for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-015 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 24, 2017
Brand
Fisher-Price
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Soothing Motions Seats
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 63,000 (In addition, 2,000 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 24, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Seats with model numbers CMR35, CMR36, CMR37, and DYH22 and Smart Connect Soothing Motions Seats with model number CMR39. The seat bounces, sways, or bounces and sways together. The seat also vibrates, plays 10 songs and nature sounds, and has an overhead mobile. The model number is located on the underside of the motor housing.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Soothing Motions Seats · About 63,000 (In addition, 2,000 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

CMR35
CMR35
CMR36
CMR36
CMR37
CMR37
DYH22
DYH22

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: BuybuyBaby, Target, Toys R Us, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2015 through October 2017 for about $160 for the Soothing Motions Seat and $175 for the Smart Connect Soothing Motions Seat.; Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Fisher-Price has received 36 reports of the product overheating, including one report of a fire contained within the motor housing. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on Recalls & Safety Alerts for more information.

Recall history and context

Fisher-Price appears in 51 CPSC recalls on record. See all Fisher-Price recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Soothing Motions Seats (About 63,000 (In addition, 2,000 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Seats with model numbers CMR35, CMR36, CMR37, and DYH22 and Smart Connect Soothing Motions Seats with model number CMR39.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Soothing Motions Seats and contact Fisher-Price for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 24, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.