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The recalled HoMedics Giraffe Comfort Creatures Nightlight with detached foot. -
The underside of the recalled HoMedics Giraffe Comfort Creatures Nightlight.
The small feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
HoMedics at 800‑466‑3342 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.homedics.com and click on the Product Recall tab for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves the HoMedics MyBaby Comfort Creatures Giraffe Portable & Bedside Nightlight, model MYB-N100GIR. The affected nightlights have the date code GP230118 or GP290318 and the date code is located on the underside of the product. It can be powered by an AC adaptor or two AA batteries. It is yellow with brown spots and white underbelly. The nightlight is about 3 inches long, 5 inches wide, 7 inches high, and weighs less than 1 pound.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact HoMedics for a full refund. HoMedics is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The firm has received one report of the feet on the giraffe-shaped nightlight detaching.
HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Mich.
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