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Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled by Philips Personal Health Due to Burn Hazard

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Recall Date: August 03, 2023

Recall number: 23-250

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors

Hazard: The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: 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.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Philips-Avent-Digital-Video-Baby-Monitors-Recalled-by-Philips-Personal-Health-Due-to-Burn-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 12,850

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.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.

Incidents/Injuries: Philips has received 23 reports of Philips Avent video baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries.  No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

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.

Manufacturer(s): Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V., of The Netherlands

Importer(s): Philips Personal Health, a division of Philips North America, of Stamford, Connecticut

Manufactured In: China

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Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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