Marpac Recalls Sound Machines Due to Burn Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Apr 09, 2019, 17:00 ET

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Marpac-Recalls-Sound-Machines-Due-to-Burn-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Marpac GO travel sleep sound machines

Hazard: The sound machine's internal battery can leak and cause an electrical short, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately remove the sound machines from a charging source, stop using, and contact the firm for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Marpac at 800-999-6962 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://marpac.com/ and click on "recall notice" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: 5,000

Description:
This recall involves Marpac Go travel sleep sound machines. The multi-use sound machine produces numerous different types of sound that block out distracting noise. The sound machine is white with a gray flip stand, an internal rechargeable battery, and comes with a USB cable. It measures about 3 inches high by 2 inches wide with the serial number located on a sticker on the back of the machine. The recalled units have a serial number range GT184600000 through GT184605200.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Online at marpac.com, amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, harriscomm.com, and bedbathandbeyond.com from January 2019 through February 2019 for about $40.

Importer/Distributor/Manufacturer: Marpac, LLC, of Wilmington, N.C.

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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Recall Number: 19-102

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