Playtex Breast Pump Recall Issued for Power Adapters Due to Shock Risk

Playtex has issued a recall for power adapters used with certain breast pump products, after determining that the adapters may loosen from the pump and pose a risk of electric shocks for users.

The Playtex breast pump recall was announced by the FDA on March 18, impacting certain Nurser Delux Double Electric Breast Pumps with AC/DC power adapters.

The manufacturer indicates that the casing on the adapters may become loose and possibly separate from the pump. Although no reports have been received of injuries or incidents, these problems could pose an electrical shock hazard.

The recall includes Playtex Nurser Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pumps with serial numbers ranging between P12324-XXXX and P13205-XXXX and production code numbers ranging between 1241 and 1324. The adapters were sold exclusively with the purchase of the Playtex Nurser Deluxe Double Breast Pump.

The affected nursing pumps were manufactured by Energizer Personal Care, Playtex Manufacturing, Inc. of Sheldon Connecticut where they were sold nationwide at specialty stores and online retailers.

The agency encourages customers to be cautious of the products and if the user notices any signs that the adapter is coming loose they should stop using the product immediately and contact Playtex at 1-888-207-1429 or visit them online at www.playtexproducts.com.

Adverse events linked to the breast pumps can be submitted to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.