About this item
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Highlights
- Accurate readings within +/- 0.2F, 8 second readings
- Quick readings within 8 seconds
- Fever Insight® helps you understand the meaning of temperature readings using a color-coded display
- Memory feature recalls and displays the last temperature taken
- Oral, rectal, and underarm use
- Automatic shut-off for longer battery life
- Waterproof for easy, thorough cleaning
- Battery included
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Q: Does thermometer beep when it is done?
A: Thank you for your inquiry. This thermometer will beep when the unit is first turned on, and when the peak temperature is reached. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to us by emailing SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 2 months agoBrand expertA: Thanks for asking., as we're going to point you to our trusted manufacturing partner, Helen of Troy, which makes all Vicks devices. You can reach their customer service team by emailing socialsupport@helenoftroy.com or by phoning 800-827-6712.
submitted byVicks - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: is this thermometer Mercury free?
A: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, this thermometer is Mercury free. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 1 year agoBrand expertA: Hey Sab, you'll want to contact our trusted manufacturing partner, Helen of Troy, about your question. We license Vicks humidifiers, thermometers and vaporizers to them. Their customer support team can be reached by visiting https://www.vickshumidifiers.com/contact-us. Or if you prefer, you can call 1-800-827-6712 during weekday business hours.
submitted byVicks - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Is this hard or soft plastic? Does it bend at all?
A: When it comes to thermometers, our friends at Helen Troy Company will have more information to help. So please connect with them at 800 – 827 – 6712.
submitted byVicks - 3 years agoBrand expertA: Thank you for your inquiry. This thermometer uses a hard plastic for the arm of the unit. The tip is not flexible. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Does this come with a cover?
A: Yes, the Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer comes with a storage case.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 3 years agoBrand expertA: Our trusted friends at Helen Troy Company would be happy to help as they have more information about the thermometers. Please connect with them at 800-827-6712 when you can.
submitted byVicks - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this thermometer be used rectally for infants?
A: Thank you for your inquiry Annie. This thermometer can be used rectally for infants. However, please make sure to follow the directions provided with the thermometer when using rectally. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 3 years agoBrand expertA: For further support, Annie, please contact our trusted friends at Helen of Troy, who will be happy to help if this is for your little one. You can connect with them by their email: consumerrelations@kaz.com or phone: (800) 827 – 6712.
submitted byVicks - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can the battery be replace ?
A: I bought this thermometer years ago and LOVE it. Now I need to change the battery and cannot find the battery to replace it. 1220-1225 batteries don't seem to be available anywhere.
submitted byJenn - 3 years agoA: Thank you for your inquiry Jean. This thermometer has a replaceable battery that can be accessed from the back. It comes with the CR1225, but can use any battery marked with 2 letters and the numbers 1220-1225. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: How do you make sure the thermometer is at 0 to start taking your temperature
A: Please reach out to our manufacturer at 1-800-477-0457.
submitted byVicks - 3 years agoBrand expertA: Thank you for your inquiry. When you turn the thermometer on, you wait for it to say "Lo" before taking a temperature. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this thermometer be used under the arm?
A: Thank you for your inquiry Mimi. Yes, this thermometer can be used under the arm. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: do standard probe covers fit?
A: Thank you for your inquiry Jess. Generic probe covers for stick thermometers will work with this thermometer. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 10 months agoBrand expert
Q: I have one of these thermometers and the display isn't showing all of the numbers now. The 3 lights still come on when it's turned on, but not after a reading. Is this something a new battery can fix or should I replace it?
A: This is not something we expect to happen with our thermometer. Please contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com and we will be happy to help you. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 3 years agoBrand expert
