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Electric ShockMarch 23, 2000CPSC #00083

CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers

Product
Baby Wipe Warmers
Units affected
152,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmers with style number 0224 and date codes between 9803 and 9901 with cracked tubs. The style number and date code are written on the bottom of the units. The wipe warmers are white plastic boxes that are 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 4.75 inches high. "PRINCE LIONHEART" is written on the lid of the warmers. An orange light is located on the front of the warmers to indicate when it is on. "Santa Maria, CA USA" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the bottom of the units.

Hazard

Cracks in the interior tub of these wipe warmers can allow water to contact the electrical components. This can result in consumers receiving an electric shock.

Injuries

Prince Lionheart has received four reports of electric shocks when consumers touched the wipes in the warmers with cracked tubs.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Toy, department and baby specialty stores, including Toys "R" Us and Burlington Coat Factory, and mail order catalogs, sold these wipe warmers nationwide, from February 1998 through December 1999, for about $25.

Photos

Recalled Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmer
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