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Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer - White

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$9.89 when purchased online
Target store #753

Palatine
679 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, Illinois 60074-2817

About this item

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

Description

Get temperature results quickly and easily, when you need them most. The Vicks Speed Read Digital Thermometer provides accurate readings within +/- 0.2 degrees F in only 8 seconds. The unique Fever InSight helps you get temperature readings at a glance with a color coded display, and understand them easily. A green display suggests a normal temperature, yellow signifies an elevated temperature and a red display indicates a high temperature. Because it can be used as an adult thermometer for oral readings as well as be used a rectal thermometer for babies or even used under the arm for toddlers and kids, it’s perfect for the whole family. It also has a memory feature that recalls and displays last temperature taken, an automatic shut-off for longer battery life and is waterproof for easy, thorough cleaning. Plus, this temp thermometer includes a battery and has a limited 1 year warranty.
Dimensions (Overall): 3.25 Inches (L), 7.5 Inches (H) x 1.25 Inches (W)
Weight: 2.56 ounces
Suggested Age: 0-6 Months
Display Indicators: Temperature
Includes: Instruction Manual, Protective Case, Batteries
Material: Plastic
Features: Digital, Memory Recall, Results in Fahrenheit, Large Display
Power Source: Battery
Battery: 1 CR1220 Lithium, Required, Included
Care & Cleaning: Spot or Wipe Clean
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 13276215
UPC: 328785011814
Item Number (DPCI): 094-06-0194
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.98 inches length x 3.03 inches width x 6.75 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.12 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item must be returned to any Target store.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: Does this come with a cover?

submitted by JustAsking - 5 years ago
  • 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • A: No it does not come with a cover even though the specifications says it does.

    submitted byAS - 7 months ago
  • A: No, it does not come with a case. I bought one today.

    submitted byL - 3 months ago
  • A: Yes, the Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer comes with a storage case.

    submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 5 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: There is NO protective case included with this thermometer.

    submitted byDisappointed - 10 months ago
  • A: Yes, it comes in a plastic case.

    submitted byFLGirl - 5 months ago

Q: Can this be used to check infants temperature

submitted by Naveen - 8 months ago
  • 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 ago
  • A: 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • A: 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 ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does thermometer beep when it is done?

submitted by mum - 2 years ago
  • 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • A: 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • A: 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?

submitted by annie - 5 years ago
  • 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • A: 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • A: 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?

submitted by Sab R - 3 years ago
  • 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • A: 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 ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this hard or soft plastic? Does it bend at all?

submitted by Colleen - 4 years ago
  • 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • 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 - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can the battery be replace ?

submitted by Jean - 5 years ago
  • 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 ago
    Brand expert
  • 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 - 4 years ago

Q: How do you make sure the thermometer is at 0 to start taking your temperature

submitted by Laynie - 5 years ago
  • A: Please reach out to our manufacturer at 1-800-477-0457.

    submitted byVicks - 5 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: 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 ago
    Brand 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!

submitted by Kathym - 1 month ago
  • A: Thanks so much for your inquiry. To ensure your feedback is heard, please call 1-800-827-6712.

    submitted byVicks - 1 month ago
    Brand expert

Q: are you able to change the battery?

submitted by BMA - 5 months ago
  • A: That's a great question! For assistance with your inquiry, please call 1-800-827-6712.

    submitted byVicks - 5 months ago
    Brand expert
4.2 out of 5 stars with 1379 reviews
quality: 2.76 out of 5
value: 2.7 out of 5
39% would recommend
228 recommendations

Skip this one

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jenn - 7 days ago
This new updated one Works horrible. It also comes with NO cover to protect the tip of help keep clean when not in use. The packaging is also weird as nothing is really sealed and can be used and returned without you knowing. Takes forever to get the temperature read. Returning
1 reply from Vicks team - 4 days ago
We wish we could help, however P&G licenses the Vicks brand name to Kaz USA, Inc. for Vicks Humidifiers, Vaporizers, VapoSteam, VapoPads, Thermometers and ZzzQuil Plug in Sleep Enhancers. For assistance with or additional information on these products, please contact Kaz USA, Inc.(a Helen of Troy Company) directly at 1-800-827-6712.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Works Great!

5 out of 5 stars
kelleegfdf0_148 - 30 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This thermometer worked wonderfully! My spouse was recently sick and it really did a great job of helping me track his temperature. It really came in handy!
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Great!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
mallory - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I love that this thermometer is fast reading! It makes it easier and more efficient to take kids' temperatures! I would highly recommend it to all parents or those who work in childcare!
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Terrible changes

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Nope1234 - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Terrible updates, thermometer is not in sealed packaging. Someone could buy, use and return it. It also doesn’t come with a cover to keep it clean when not in use like the previous ones did. I want a product that’s safe for my kids. This is not it
1 reply from Vicks team - 1 month ago
We're sorry that you're disappointed, Nope1234. For support with Vicks Thermometers, please contact our trusted partner, Helen of Troy, who will be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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No cover

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Debbie - 1 month ago
Very dissapointed that this item no longer comes with a cover. So now it not only gets dirty but the tip can become damaged by not being covered. Will return and buy another brand.
1 reply from Vicks team - 1 month ago
We're sorry that you're disappointed, Debbie. For support with Vicks Thermometers, please contact our trusted partner, Helen of Troy, who will be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch.
quality: 2 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
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Stopped working on day 1

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Shar - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Stopped working on first day of use, just like some of the other reviews said. Doesn’t come with a case to keep it in either, fyi.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 month ago
We're truly sorry to hear that your Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer stopped working right away. We understand how frustrating this can be. For further assistance, please contact us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com, and our team will be happy to help. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
1 reply from Vicks team - 1 month ago
We're sorry this has been your experience, Shar. For support with Vicks Thermometers, please contact our trusted partner, Helen of Troy, who will be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Do not buy

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Móni - 1 month ago
Immediately no cover. Did not work even once!! It beeped and did not turn on. Then would not stop beeping and had to smash it / hit it to stop the beeping and would go off on its own.
1 reply from Vicks team - 1 month ago
We're sorry this has been your experience, Moni. For support with Vicks Thermometers, please contact our trusted partner, Helen of Troy, who will be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Do not buy

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Melanie - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Do not buy. First, this never never beeped or did anything to indicate that it was finished. It kept trying to read a temperature even after it had been in my mouth for a long time. Second, I bought this specifically to use as a rectal thermometer for my children. It says it is safe for rectal use, but it does not have a flexible tip, so it is NOT SAFE FOR RECTAL USE. I bought a different thermometer and threw this one away. I do recommend getting digital thermometers though because I have found that the forehead thermometers are not accurate (Even at the doctor's office. I always take my child's temperature before going to the doctors because their forehead thermometers are always wrong). I'm a nurse.
1 reply from Vicks team - 2 months ago
We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your purchase, Melanie! This is not the experience we want you to have, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. Please call this number 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch with our friends over at Kaz USA inc., the company that P&G licenses the Vicks brand name to for Vicks Thermometers, so they can assist you further.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Cheap like everything else

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mama Feefee - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Just like everything else, this is now cheap. Used to come with a nice plastic cover to slide the thermometer in, nope not anymore. And of course the price is higher than before as well. Disappointing!
1 reply from Vicks team - 1 month ago
We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your purchase, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us! Please call this number 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch with our friends over at Kaz USA inc., the company that P&G licenses the Vicks brand name to for Vicks Thermometers, so they can assist you further.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Great Buy!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
JustMe - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I needed a new thermometer right away and, after finding this one recommended multiple times after a quick Google search, I grabbed this one. I find it to be incredibly easy to use, fast, and accurate - and the different colored lights, telling what is/isn’t a fever is very helpful, as is the fact that the last taken temp is saved. My only issue is that it weirdly doesn’t come with a case or cover of any sort.
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Good quality

5 out of 5 stars
pitagaby_7432 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really very good, it takes the temperature in a few minutes, and brings lights to help know if the result is a low average or high temperature! Good product
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Doesnt work after first use- reads way too low

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Morso - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Disappointed this brand new thermometer doesn’t work properly. I bought to have an as adult mouth temperature taker and it is reading over a whole degree lower than our ear thermometer. I tried to return or report but I cannot do either of those through the app. I feel like I should get my money back for a defective item to put towards a working item.
1 reply from Vicks team - 2 months ago
We're sorry this has been your experience, Morso. For support with Vicks Humidifiers and Thermometers, please contact our trusted partner, Helen of Troy, who will be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Love it

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Renami - 2 months ago
This is so simple to use and lasts for ages. I think I bought this almost 5 years ago and it's still working great and we've never had to change the battery. It's so convenient even my 6 year old uses it with ease. Love the color coding to. Would definitely recommend
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Perfect

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pizza - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Quick and accurate temperature love it
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Fast and easy to use!

5 out of 5 stars
brents2e5d_8514 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how simple and easy this is to use! It is easy to hold, gives accurate readings, and is fast read too so no more waiting forever for your temperature. Definitely recommend this for anyone including any parents!
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Used one time

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Msingh - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I used it one time and then it fell. The glass cracked instantly and that was it. Threw it out and won't buy it again
1 reply from Vicks team - 2 months ago
We're sorry this has been your experience, Msingh. For support with Vicks Thermometers, please contact our trusted partner, Helen of Troy, who will be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch.
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Súper easy

5 out of 5 stars
sebasthianc_6330 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super easy to use, you don't know how much it helped during this time of illness. The whole family used it because we got sick and we always had it on hand. It's something useful and something you have to have. It's very soft and light.
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Durable, Easy to Use and Versatile

5 out of 5 stars
lubam2_675 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The thermometer is small and easy to use. It's versatile and can be used in mouth or ear or under arm. It seems pretty sturdy and the battery lasts a while.
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Missing the cover

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Sfh34 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This was missing the protective cover that it’s supposed to slide into. Apparently I can’t return it. Annoying.
1 reply from Vicks team - 2 months ago
We're sorry this has been your experience, Sfh34. For support with Vicks Thermometers, please contact our trusted partner, Helen of Troy, who will be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-827-6712 to get in touch.
quality: 2 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
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Fast Acting & Accurate

5 out of 5 stars
amoreu08_9925 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had many digital thermometers over the course of my life for myself and my children to use, and by far, this has been the easiest to use. It is accurate and quick, along with being easy to read.
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