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CPSCRecalled Mar 23, 2000 · #00083

CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers

Hazard

Cracks in the interior tub of these wipe warmers can allow water to contact the electrical components. This can result in consumers receiving an electric shock.

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Description

This recall involves Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmers with style number 0224 and date codes between 9803 and 9901 with cracked tubs. The style number and date code are written on the bottom of the units. The wipe warmers are white plastic boxes that are 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 4.75 inches high. "PRINCE LIONHEART" is written on the lid of the warmers. An orange light is located on the front of the warmers to indicate when it is on. "Santa Maria, CA USA" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the bottom of the units.

Product details

Product
Prince Lionheart Baby Wipe Warmers
Type
Baby Wipe Warmers
Manufacturer
Advance Thermo Control (ATC), of Hong Kong
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Toy, department and baby specialty stores, including Toys "R" Us and Burlington Coat Factory, and mail order catalogs, sold these wipe warmers nationwide, from February 1998 through December 1999, for about $25.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately unplug the warmers, remove the wipes, and check to see if the interior tub is cracked. If so, stop using the warmer immediately, and call ATC for information on receiving a free replacement unit. If the tub of the wipe warmer is not cracked, the unit is not part of the recall, and consumers can continue to use the appliance.

View the official CPSC notice