The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03146·Announced 2003-06-19

Fisher-Price Recalls Crib Mobile Toys Due to Battery Leak Risk

Fisher-Price is recalling Sparkling Symphony crib mobile toys because leaking batteries can cause chemical burns to babies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (chemical burns) where minor injuries have been reported but no severe injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling approximately 233,000 Sparkling Symphony™ Mobile crib toys. The recalled toys, model number 71985, were manufactured from October 1999 through November 2000 and sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide between December 1999 and December 2001 for about $25. The toys attach to the crib side rail and feature music, lights, and four suspended characters.

The recall is being issued because if the batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can seep out of the battery compartment, posing a risk of chemical burns to babies. Fisher-Price has received 30 reports of batteries leaking from the toy's battery compartment, including six reports of minor burn injuries to babies.

Consumers should contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 357-9460 anytime or visit www.service.mattel.com to determine if their product is among the recalled models. The firm is providing free repair kits containing a seal for the battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage.

The recalled product

Product
Crib Mobile Toys
Manufacturer
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Toys
Hazard
Affected units
233,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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