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CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Crib Mobile Toys

Reported: June 19, 2003 Initiated: June 19, 2003 #03146

Product Description

These are Sparkling Symphony™ Mobile crib toys that attach to the crib side rail and play music and lights that are activated by remote control. Four star and moon characters are suspended from the mobile, which turns. The recalled toys have model number 71985 found on both the lower arm of the mobile and the back of the remote control. The Fisher-Price logo appears at the top of the upper arm, over the silver decoration. The recalled mobiles were manufactured from October 1999 through November 2000. A date code is located on the upper arm of the mobile and on the back of the remote control. Consumers should contact Fisher Price with their date code to determine if their mobile is part of the recall.

Reason for Recall

If batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can seep out of the battery compartment, posing a risk of chemical burns to babies.

Remedy

The firm is providing free repair kits containing a seal for the battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These are Sparkling Symphony™ Mobile crib toys that attach to the crib side rail and play music and lights that are activated by remote control. Four star and moon characters are suspended from the mobile, which turns. The recalled toys have model number 71985 found on both the lower arm of the mobile and the back of the remote control. The Fisher-Price logo appears at the top of the upper arm, over the silver decoration. The recalled mobiles were manufactured from October 1999 through November 2000. A date code is located on the upper arm of the mobile and on the back of the remote control. Consumers should contact Fisher Price with their date code to determine if their mobile is part of the recall.. Recalled by Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.. Units affected: 233,000.
Why was this product recalled?
If batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can seep out of the battery compartment, posing a risk of chemical burns to babies.
What should consumers do?
The firm is providing free repair kits containing a seal for the battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 19, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03146.