How to Replace a Recalled Love To Dream Sleep Machine

On September 24, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Recall 26-798 for Love To Dream portable sleep machines with a night light. The recall covers about 4,000 units with model number LTD-SM23 and date code 7W15TN. They were sold at Target and Nordstrom stores and online at lovetodream.com, Amazon, Walmart Marketplace, Babylist, and PoshMommy from February 2025 through September 2026 for about $60.

The hazard is the lithium-ion battery. If the machine is charged with a charger that is not compatible with the unit, the battery can overheat. That creates a risk of fire and burns. Love To Dream and CPSC report no incidents or injuries so far. The remedy is a full refund.

Consumer Reports also listed this recall in its September 29, 2026 roundup of baby-product recalls. Many of these machines live in nurseries, clipped to strollers, or charging next to a crib overnight. That is why it is worth checking yours today, even if you never got an email from the store.

One detail matters more than anything else in this recall. Only machines with both model LTD-SM23 and date code 7W15TN are included. Other Love To Dream date codes are not part of this U.S. recall. Check the label before you throw anything away or stop using a machine that is fine.

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Why this is a how-to, not another Top 5

Our category page already has the white noise machine shortlist. A parent who just read about Recall 26-798 needs a short list of things to do, in order:

1. Stop using and charging the sleep machine today.
2. Check the side of the unit or the back of the box for LTD-SM23 and 7W15TN.
3. Register at lovetodream.com/recall for a full refund.
4. Write RECALL on the front of the machine in permanent black marker.
5. Dispose of it through household hazardous waste, not the trash.
6. Set up a temporary sound plan for tonight.
7. Pick a replacement when you are ready.

The five product cards in this post show replacement options from our white noise machine shortlist. They are there to help with step 7 after the recall steps are done. They are not a new ranking, and this post is not a Best White Noise Machines list.

Step-by-step: what to do this week

1. Stop using it right away

Unplug the sleep machine and take it off the charger. Remove it from the crib area, the stroller, and the diaper bag. CPSC says to stop using recalled units immediately. Do not keep charging it overnight while you sort out the refund.

If you have been using a phone charger, tablet charger, or a spare USB brick with it, stop. The overheating risk is tied to chargers that are not compatible with the unit.

2. Check the model and date code

You need two things to match:

• Model: LTD-SM23
• Date Code: 7W15TN

Both are printed on the side of the sleep machine. They also appear on the back of the box. The machine has "Love to Dream" printed on it and on its brown handle. It plays several sounds, has adjustable volume and a built-in night light, and came with a USB charging cable.

If your machine says LTD-SM23 but shows a different date code, it is not in this recall. If you cannot read the label, treat the unit as recalled until you can confirm it, and contact Love To Dream.

Take a clear photo of the label before you do anything else. You will need the model number and date code when you register.

3. Register for the refund

Go to lovetodream.com/recall and register. You can also find the page by going to lovetodream.com and clicking "Product Safety Recall" under Help and Support at the bottom of the page.

Other ways to reach the company:

• Phone: 833-753-3710, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
• Email: recall@lovetodream.com

Refunds are paid by electronic payment or store credit. Keep your order confirmation or receipt if you have it, but the model number and date code are the key details.

4. Write RECALL on the front

As part of the refund, Love To Dream asks you to write "RECALL" on the front of the sleep machine in permanent black marker. You will also be asked to confirm that you disposed of it according to local and state rules. Do the marking before disposal so no one else picks it up and uses it.

Do not sell, donate, or pass the machine to another family. It is illegal to sell a recalled product.

5. Dispose of the battery the right way

This is the step most people get wrong. CPSC says not to put recalled lithium-ion batteries or devices in:

• Household trash
• Curbside or street-level recycling bins
• Used battery drop boxes at retail or home improvement stores

Recalled lithium-ion batteries carry a higher fire risk than ordinary batteries. Call your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) center first and ask if it accepts recalled lithium-ion devices. If it does not, ask your town or county where to take it. Until then, store the machine somewhere cool and dry, away from anything that can burn, and do not charge it.

6. Plan for tonight's sleep

If your baby is used to white noise, tonight can be rough without it. A few short-term options:

• Use a box fan or air purifier in the room, set at a distance from the crib
• Play a white noise track from an old phone or tablet that stays out of the crib and away from bedding
• Borrow a plug-in sound machine from a friend or relative, and check it is not on a recall list

Do not keep using the recalled machine "just for tonight." A few rough nights are easier to handle than a battery fire.

7. Shop for a replacement

Once the old machine is unplugged, marked, and on its way to HHW, you can pick a new one. The next section covers what to look for.

What to look for in a replacement white noise machine

The Love To Dream unit was a portable, battery-powered machine. That is handy, but it also means a lithium-ion battery that needs charging near your child. Think about how you really use a sound machine before you buy another one.

• Plug-in or portable battery: A plug-in machine has no battery to overheat while charging. If you need something for naps on the go, a portable unit can still make sense. Use only the charger that came with it, and do not charge it in the crib.
• Safe volume and distance: Research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that some infant sound machines can get louder than recommended. A common guideline is to keep volume around 50 decibels and place the machine about 7 feet from the crib. A machine with fine volume steps makes that easier.
• Non-looping sound: Some machines play a short recording on repeat. Light sleepers may notice the seam. Fan-based or non-looping machines avoid that.
• Features you will actually use: A night light, timer, or app control can help with routines. If you will never open the app, a simple machine is fine and costs less.
• Registration and support: Register any new machine with the maker. A recall notice is only useful if it reaches you. Brands with a clear U.S. support page make that easier.

A few checks that are easy to miss:

1. Confirm the recalled unit is out of use and your refund request is in before you order a new one.
2. Do not mix up date codes. Only 7W15TN is in this recall.
3. Plan for HHW disposal. Trash and curbside recycling are the wrong places.
4. Skip secondhand Love To Dream sleep machines unless you can read the date code.
5. Use our shortlist as a comparison tool, not as proof that only five good machines exist.

We do not invent experts, testimonials, or credentials. Scores on the cards come from the methodology on our category page.

Who should pick which replacement

You want the best overall sound. The LectroFan Classic is the Best Overall card, about $50 with a 9.5 score. Its non-looping audio avoids the repeating seam that can wake light sleepers. It plugs in, so there is no battery to charge. The tradeoff is no night light or smart features.

You want sound, light, and schedules in one device. The Hatch Rest+ is the Runner-Up card, about $80 with a 9.3 score. You can set sound, light, and routines from your phone. That is a good fit if you liked having a night light on your Love To Dream unit. The tradeoff is a $4.99 per month subscription for the full library after the trial.

You want simple, real fan noise. The Marpac Dohm Classic is the Best Value card, about $45 with a 9.0 score. A real fan inside makes the sound, so nothing loops. It plugs into the wall. The tradeoff is one sound type only.

You still want something portable. The Yogasleep Duet is the Best for Travel card, about $60 with an 8.8 score. It has a base unit plus a detachable travel unit with a built-in battery for naps on the go. This is the closest match to how many families used the Love To Dream machine. Charge it only with the cable that came with it. The tradeoff is a base unit that sounds a little less full than the Dohm or LectroFan.

You need a low-cost backup fast. The Big Red Rooster 6-Sound Machine is the Best Budget card, about $20 with a 7.8 score. It works as a quick stopgap while your refund is processed. The tradeoff is sound files that loop with a seam some babies notice.

A sensible order for most families: stop using the LTD-SM23, register for the refund, mark it RECALL, take it to HHW, and then choose between plug-in reliability, a light and schedule combo, or a portable unit for travel.

Close the loop

Save a photo of the label showing LTD-SM23 and 7W15TN, your refund confirmation from lovetodream.com/recall, and a note on where you dropped the machine for disposal. If a relative offers you a used Love To Dream sleep machine, check the date code first.

A recall is not a reason to panic, and it is not a shopping event either. Stop using the recalled unit, get your refund, dispose of the battery safely, and replace it with a machine you can register and trust. When you want to compare options side by side, See all 5 Best White Noise Machines ranked →.