HoMedics Recalls Nightlights Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Recall #: 19718
Affected scope: About 3,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

G & Y Company Limited, of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves the HoMedics MyBaby Comfort Creatures Giraffe Portable & Bedside Nig….

HoMedics Recalls Nightlights Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by G & Y Company Limited, of Hong Kong in November 20, 2018. Reason: The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for…. Verify recall #19718 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

G & Y Company Limited, of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children..

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agency class: November 20, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19718 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves the HoMedics MyBaby Comfort Creatures Giraffe Portable & Bedside Nightlight, model MYB-N100GIR. The affected nightlights have the date code GP230118 or GP290318 and the date code is located on the underside of the product. It can be powered by an AC adaptor or two AA batteries. It is yellow with brown spots and white underbelly. The nightlight is about 3 inches long, 5 inches wide, 7 inches high, and weighs less than 1 pound.

Reason for recall

The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	19718
Date reported	November 20, 2018
Date initiated	November 20, 2018
Recalling firm	G & Y Company Limited, of Hong Kong
Affected scope	About 3,000
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 stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 20, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19718.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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