June 19, 2003
Name of product: Crib Mobile Toys
Units: 233,000
Manufacturer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard: If batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can
seep out of the battery compartment, posing a rish of chemical burns to babies.
Description:These are Sparkling Symphony™ Mobile crib toys that attach
to the crib side rail and play music and lights that are activated by remote
control. Four star and moon characters are suspended from the mobile, which
turns. The recalled toys have model number 71985 found on both the lower arm of
the mobile and the back of the remote control. The Fisher-Price logo appears at
the top of the upper arm, over the silver decoration. The recalled mobiles were
manufactured from October 1999 through November 2000. A date code is located on
the upper arm of the mobile and on the back of the remote control. Consumers
should contact Fisher Price with their date code to determine if their mobile
is part of the recall.
Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide sold these
mobiles between December 1999 and December 2001 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Firm providing free repair kits containing a seal for the
battery compartment, which will prevent battery leakage.
Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 357-9460 anytime or
visit http://www.service.mattel.com/us/recall/default.asp?prod=71985&recall_name=Sparkling+Symphony%99+Mobile&recall_date=6/19/03&thumbpic=/us/img/prod/resizedThumb/FP71985PR1.jpg
to determine if product is among the recalled models and to order the free
repair kit if needed.
