CPSC recall · Reported March 23, 2000
CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers
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.
Advance Thermo Control (Atc), of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmers with style number 0224 and date c….
CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers was recalled by Advance Thermo Control (Atc), of Hong Kong in March 23, 2000. Reason: Cracks in the interior tub of these wipe warmers can allow water to contact the electrical components. This c…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the warmers, remove the wipes, and check to see if th…. Verify recall #00083 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Advance Thermo Control (Atc), of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-Cracks in the interior tub of these wipe warmers can allow water to contact the electrical components. This c….
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- agency class
- March 23, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00083 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug the warmers, remove the wipes, and check to see if the interior tub is cracked. If so, stop using the warmer immediately, and call ATC for information on receiving a free replacement unit. If the tub of the wipe warmer is not cracked, the unit is not part of the recall, and consumers can continue to use the appliance.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00083 |
| Date reported | March 23, 2000 |
| Date initiated | March 23, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Advance Thermo Control (Atc), of Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 152,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug the warmers, remove the wipes, and check to see if the interior tub is cracked. If so, stop u…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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