Skip Hop Recalls Nightlight Soothers Due to Shock Hazard

Recall date

September 28, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17235

Brand / firm

Skip Hop, of New York, N.Y.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The soother's USB wall power adapter can break, posing an electrical shock hazard.

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.