Marpac Recalls Sound Machines Due to Burn Hazard
Name of product:
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
Recall date:
April 9, 2019
Units:
5,000
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 customerservice@marpac.com or online at https://marpac.com/ and click on “recall notice” for more information.
Recall Details
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
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately remove the sound machines from a charging source, stop using, and contact the firm for a full refund.
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Marpac, LLC, of Wilmington, N.C.
Importer(s):
Marpac, LLC, of Wilmington, N.C.
Distributor(s):
Marpac, LLC, of Wilmington, N.C.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
19-102
