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CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Wipe Warmers March 29, 2001
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SourceUnited States Consumer Product Safety CommissionForumsHealth, Safety, Nutrition and KidsRelated ArticlesProduct Recalls - ListA Consumer Guide to Product Safety Recalls CPSC Hotline Information Contact InformationWipe Warmer Recall Hotline: |
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 171,000 bungee baby jumpers and 100,600 baby wipe warmers. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock. Safety 1st has received 17 reports of the interior basin of the wipe warmer cracking. No injuries or shocks have been reported. Only model number 26133 manufactured from December 1999 through January 2001 is being recalled. The manufacturing date, a six-digit code (year, month, day), is on the bottom of the unit written below the box containing "CAUTION" items and the model number. A yellow duck and the words "especially for baby" are located on the lower left corner of the unit. The wipe warmer was sold with a diaper organizer that attaches to the bottom of the unit. Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide sold the wipe warmers from December 1999 through March 2001 for about $20. Consumers should unplug and stop using the wipe warmers immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free liner for the interior basin that will prevent cracking. Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (800) 964- 8489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.safety1st.com  |