The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves Philips Avent video baby monitors used to remotely monitor infants.
They consist of a Baby Unit (camera) and a Parent Unit (monitor) pair. The monitor has a 3.5-inch color screen. The recalled baby monitors include models SCD630 and SCD843 only, manufactured between March 2016 and December 2019. The model numbers and production date codes, in day-month-year format, are located on the bottom of the Parent Unit. The monitors and camera are white. Philips Avent is printed on the front.
Incidents/Injuries
Philips has received 23 reports of Philips Avent video baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor personal injuries.
Name of Product: Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors
Recall Date: August 3, 2023
Recall Number: 23-250
Hazard: The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
Sold At: Sold online at ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Jet.com, and https://www.usa.philips.com/ from March 2016 through January 2020 for between $120 and $200.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.
Units: About 12,850 (In addition, about 16,167 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Philips Avent online at www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall, or www.philips.com/avent and click on the banner stating “Important safety recall information about voluntary replacement action Philips Avent Baby Monitors” at the top of the page for more information, or toll-free at 833-276-5311 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sundays.
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