Infanttech Recalls Zooby Video Baby Monitors for Cars Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23770 · Jun 22, 2023 · Infanttech
17,100
units affected
17,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23770
- Date
- Jun 22, 2023
- Company
- Infanttech
- Units affected
- 17,100
- Product
- Zooby video baby monitors for cars
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Zooby video baby monitors for cars. The baby monitors are housed in a plush animal toy including a giraffe, dog, fox, rabbit and panda. The recalled Zoobys have battery model number HJ554050 batch 2136. Unscrew the battery door with a small screwdriver from the bottom of the plush camera. The battery shows the markings 554050 which is the model number and 2136 which is the production batch number. The brand name Zooby is on the bottom front of the monitor.
What can happen
The baby monitor's battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the plush camera and can continue using the zooby plush camera and monitor plugged in. Contact Infanttech for a free replacement battery. Infanttech is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the baby monitors catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at infanttech.com and Amazon.com from January 2022 through May 2023 for between $130 and $190.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zooby video baby monitors for cars?
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the plush camera and can continue using the zooby plush camera and monitor plugged in. Contact Infanttech for a free replacement battery. Infanttech is contacting all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The baby monitor's battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.