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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 this come with a cover?
A: 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 - 5 years agoBrand expertA: No it does not come with a cover even though the specifications says it does.
submitted byAS - 7 months agoA: No, it does not come with a case. I bought one today.
submitted byL - 3 months agoA: Yes, the Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer comes with a storage case.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 5 years agoBrand expertA: There is NO protective case included with this thermometer.
submitted byDisappointed - 10 months agoA: Yes, it comes in a plastic case.
submitted byFLGirl - 5 months ago
Q: Can this be used to check infants temperature
A: NO! This thermometer does not have a flexible tip, so you cannot use it rectally in an infant. I am a nurse. I don't know how they are claiming this is safe for rectal use. It is not. You have to have a thermometer with a flexible tip.
submitted byMelanie - 2 months agoA: Great question, Naveen. For further information, please reach out to our friends at Helen of Troy; they're the trusted manufacturer of our thermometers, and their customer care team will be happy to help. You can reach them at 1-800-827-6712.
submitted byVicks - 8 months agoBrand expertA: We appreciate your question. The Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer is suitable for all ages, including infants. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please contact us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 8 months agoBrand expert
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 years 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 - 2 years agoBrand expertA: No. This thermometer never beeped or indicated that it was done, even after keeping it in my mouth for a long time. I ended up purchasing a different brand and throwing this one away.
submitted byMelanie - 2 months ago
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 - 5 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 - 5 years agoBrand expertA: NO! This does not have a flexible tip and should not be used for infants! I am a nurse. You have to use a flexible tip for a rectal thermometer. I don't know why they are saying it is safe for that. It is not. Purchase a different thermometer with a flexible tip.
submitted byMelanie - 2 months ago
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 - 3 years 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 - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is this hard or soft plastic? Does it bend at all?
A: 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 - 4 years agoBrand expertA: 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 - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can the battery be replace ?
A: 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 - 5 years agoBrand expertA: 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 - 4 years ago
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 - 5 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 - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Why can't it say on the box when you purchase that it requires a probe cover? Big waste of time to go back for that!
A: Thanks so much for your inquiry. To ensure your feedback is heard, please call 1-800-827-6712.
submitted byVicks - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: are you able to change the battery?
A: That's a great question! For assistance with your inquiry, please call 1-800-827-6712.
submitted byVicks - 5 months agoBrand expert
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