Hatch Baby class action alleges sound machine adapter can cause electric shock

Hatch Baby sound machine class action overview: 

• Who: A New York woman filed a class action lawsuit against Hatch Baby.
• Why: The plaintiff claims one of the company’s products has a defective power adapter that poses an electrical shock risk.
• Where: The Hatch Baby sound machine class action was filed in a New York federal court.

A new class action lawsuit alleges that Hatch Baby’s first-generation Baby Rest Sound Machine has a defective power adapter that poses an electrical shock risk.

New York woman Tracy Bott filed the class action complaint against Hatch Baby Inc. on Oct 10 in a New York federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws. 

According to Bott, the device’s adapter can become damaged, exposing users to electrical hazards.

In July, Hatch Baby recalled nearly 920,000 units of the sound machine, which combines audio and lighting features specifically marketed for use with children. At the time, Top Class Actions reported that the recall came after at least two consumers received electrical shocks while handling the adapter. 

The company said at the time the risk was due to the adapter’s plastic casing, which can come off easily, potentially leaving users exposed to electrical components. 

Defective power adapters were advertised as safe, lawsuit says

Bott says she purchased the Hatch Baby sound machine in early 2022 through BuyBuy Baby’s website, relying on the company’s assurances of safety and quality. 

Hatch Baby’s marketing emphasizes safety, particularly for use around infants, positioning the device as a dependable aid for sleep with features like an audio monitor, nightlight, and alarm, the Hatch Baby class action says. 

Bott claims these safety-focused advertisements misled consumers, fostering a false sense of security.

As a result, she seeks to represent a class of all U.S. consumers who purchased the Baby Rest Sound Machine, as well as a subclass of New Yorkers who bought the product. 

She is suing for violations of New York’s business and false advertising laws and breach of implied warranty. She is seeking certification of the Hatch Baby class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.

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Bott is represented by Philip J. Furia and Jason P. Sultzer of Sultzer & Lipari PLLC. 

The Hatch Baby sound machine class action is Bott v. Hatch Baby Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-07135, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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