VTech · Recalled
VTech Recalls Lights & Lullabies Travel Mobiles Due to Injury Hazard
The clamp attaching the mobile to the crib rail can break causing the mobile to fall, posing an injury hazard to an infant in the crib.
- Units
- About 37,000 in the U.S. (In addition, 4,800 were sold in Canada.)
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves VTech Lights & Lullabies Travel mobiles. The recalled mobiles were sold in blue and pink. The model numbers are 80-503000 (blue) and 80-503050 (pink). The pink mobile was sold exclusively at Amazon.com. The mobile has a white and pink or white and blue plastic arm that clamps onto the side of a crib. It has three star attachments that hang from the top. The mobile has a music button that plays music, nature sounds and nursery rhymes. The mobile measures 5 inches wide by 15.8 inches tall.The model numbers are printed on the battery compartment door.
The file
- Sold at
- Kmart, Walmart and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from February 2017 through November 2017 for about $25.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- VTech Electronics Ltd, of China, VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Incident log
VTech has received six reports of the clamp cracking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mobiles and contact VTech for a full refund or a replacement product.
VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or register online at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
