The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0206-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

Philips Medical Systems Recalls Gel-E and Squishon Baby Support Products Due to Mold

Philips Medical Systems is recalling Gel-E Donut and Squishon 2 baby support products because mold was found on the gel-filled items.

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 high-risk pathogen (mold) on a product intended for infants, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for high-risk pathogens or risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling specific models of Gel-E Donut (92025-A, 92025-B, 92025-C) and Squishon 2 (91033-2) products. These items are intended to support and cradle a baby's head and/or body. The recall is being conducted because mold was found on the gel-filled products.

Approximately 336,695 units were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. All lot codes are affected.

Consumers should stop using these products immediately. The source text does not specify a particular consumer action such as returning the product or contacting the manufacturer for a refund, but the presence of mold on a product intended for infant use necessitates discontinuation of use.

The recalled product

Product
Gel-E Donut : 92025-A (Extra Small), 92025-B (Small), 92025-C (Medium) and Squishon 2 91033-2. The products are intended to support and cradle a baby's head and/or body.
Hazard
Affected units
336,695

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lot codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.