Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled by Philips Personal Health Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 23250 · Aug 3, 2023 · Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V.
12,850
units affected
12,850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23250
- Date
- Aug 3, 2023
- Company
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V.
- Units affected
- 12,850
- Product
- Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled philips avent digital video baby monitors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
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.