CPSCApril 9, 2019

Marpac Sound Machines recall: Burn Hazard

Marpac Recalls Sound Machines Due to Burn Hazard

Why was Marpac Sound Machines recalled?

The sound machine's internal battery can leak and cause an electrical short, posing a burn hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the sound machines from a charging source, stop using, and contact the firm for a full refund. 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 [email protected] or online at https://marpac.com/ and click on “recall notice” for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
GO travel sleep sound machines
Company
Marpac, LLC, of Wilmington, N.C.
Quantity
5000
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.
Recall date
April 9, 2019
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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

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