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Marpac Recalls Sound Machines Due to Burn Hazard

  • Recalled Marpac GO Travel Sound Conditioner sound machine
  • Serial number location for recalled Marpac GO Travel Sound Conditioner.
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 09, 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
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