GO travel sleep sound machines recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 9, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Marpac Recalls Sound Machines Due to Burn Hazard

Recall number

19102

Brand / firm

Marpac, LLC, of Wilmington, N.C.

Sold / distributed

Online at marpac.com, amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, harriscomm.com, and bedbathandbeyond.com from January 2019 through February 2019 for about $40.

Why it was recalled

The sound machine's internal battery can leak and cause an electrical short, posing a burn hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Marpac Go travel sleep sound machines. The multi-use sound machine produces numerous different types of sound that block out distracting noise. The sound machine is white with a gray flip stand, an internal rechargeable battery, and comes with a USB cable. It measures about 3 inches high by 2 inches wide with the serial number located on a sticker on the back of the machine. The recalled units have a serial number range GT184600000 through GT184605200

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the sound machines from a charging source, stop using, and contact the firm for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.