Company recalls baby product sold in California for ‘fire and burn hazards’

Parents and guardians, check your baby gear.

A portable sleep machine sold in California has been recalled because its lithium-ion battery can overheat, creating a risk of “fire and burn hazards,” according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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About 4,000 of the recalled machines were sold nationwide, including in California.

Here’s what California families need to know about the recalled product:

What baby product was recalled in California? Why?

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Love to Dream Inc. of Delaware recalled its portable sleep machines because of a fire and burn hazard.

The machines contain lithium-ion batteries that can overheat if the charger used with the unit is incompatible, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

“If the product overheats and catches fire, there is a risk of serious burns and/or property damage,” Love to Dream said in its recall notice.

How can I tell if I have a recalled sleep machine?

The recall involves a portable sleep machine that plays various sounds, has adjustable volume and includes a built-in nightlight and USB charging cable.

“Love to Dream” is printed on the sleep machine and its brown handle.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, only machines with both of the following identification numbers are included in the recall:

• Model No.: LTD-SM23
• Date code: 7W15TN

The model number and date code can be found on the side of the sleep machine or on the back of its box.

Where was the recalled baby sleep machine sold?

The recalled machines were sold at Target, Walmart and Nordstrom stores nationwide and online through Love to Dream, Amazon, Babylist and Posh Mommy, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

They were sold from February 2025 through September 2026 for about $60.

What should I do if I bought a recalled product?

Consumers should stop using the sleep machine immediately and unplug it, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Consumers should register for the recall using the model number and date code.

Eligible consumers can receive either a full refund or store credit, depending on their preferred option and where they purchased the product, according to the Love to Dream website.

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Love to Dream said consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” on the front of the machine with a permanent black marker and confirm that they have disposed of it properly.

Since the machine contains a lithium-ion battery, Love to Dream said, it should not be placed in household trash or curbside recycling.

Instead, consumers should follow their local requirements for disposing of lithium-ion products.

A local household hazardous-waste facility might also accept the recalled device — but families should call ahead to confirm.

What other baby products have been recalled in California?

The sleep machine is one of several baby products recalled in recent months.

From car seats and toys to baby walkers and activity boards, other recalls have affected products sold to California families.

Here are four other recalled baby products parents and caregivers should know about:

• Infant car seats due to loose screw
• Teething toy recalled due to choking hazard
• Infant walkers recalled for “deadly fall hazard”
• Fire truck-themed toy due to choking hazard