The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1336-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

Playtex Electric Breast Pump Recall Due to Power Adapter Shock Risk

Energizer Personal Care is recalling Playtex Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pumps because loose power adapter casings may cause electric shock.

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 (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Energizer Personal Care is recalling the Playtex Nurser Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump, Model X06578AO, and its included 12V DC power supply, Model SY-12120. The recall covers 35,803 units distributed nationwide in the United States and to one consignee in Canada.

The recall is being issued because the outer casings of some power adapters may become loose and separate. This defect creates a potential for electric shock to the user.

Consumers should stop using the affected breast pumps and power adapters immediately. Affected units can be identified by breast pump date codes ranging from P12324-91667C to P13205-30673C, or expanded codes from P12315-XXXX to P13205-XXXX. The power adapters have date codes ranging from 1241 to 1324, or expanded codes from 1238 to 1324.

The recalled product

Product
Playtex Nurser Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump, Model X06578AO, powered by a 12V DC power supply, Model SY-12120, which is included with the package.
Manufacturer
Energizer Personal Care
Category
Medical Device — Breast Pump
Hazard
Affected units
35,803

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 31 states specifically:

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