Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Motion Seats Due to Fire Hazard
What's being recalled
Soothing Motions Seats
Units: About 63,000 (In addition, 2,000 were sold in Canada)
This recall involves Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Seats with model numbers CMR35, CMR36, CMR37, and DYH22 and Smart Connect Soothing Motions Seats with model number CMR39. The seat bounces, sways, or bounces and sways together. The seat also vibrates, plays 10 songs and nature sounds, and has an overhead mobile. The model number is located on the underside of the motor housing.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The motor housing can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Fisher-Price has received 36 reports of the product overheating, including one report of a fire contained within the motor housing. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Soothing Motions Seats and contact Fisher-Price for a full refund.
How to contact the company
Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on Recalls & Safety Alerts for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18015, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.