CPSC2011-02-11
Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions
Summer Infant, of Woonsocket, R.I.
Hazard
The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. Because of this serious strangulation risk, parents and caregivers should never place these and other corded cameras within three feet of a crib.
Remedy
CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents to immediately check the location of the video monitors, including cameras mounted on the wall, and all electric cords to make sure the cords are out of arm's reach of their child and contact Summer Infant to receive a new permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk and revised instructions about how to safely mount the camera, keeping cords out of the child's reach.
Sold at
Major retailers, mass merchandisers, and juvenile products stores nationwide for between $60 and $300.
Affected count
About 1.7 million
Injuries reported
CPSC and the firm have received reports of two strangulation deaths of infants. In March 2010, a 10-month old girl from Washington, D.C. strangled in the electrical cord of a monitor camera placed on the crib rail. In November 2010, a six-month old boy from Conway, S.C. strangled in the electrical cord of a monitor camera placed on a changing table attached to the crib. A 20-month old boy from Pittsburg, Pa. was found with the camera cord around his neck, but was freed without serious injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Video Baby Monitors with Electrical Cords
Consumer contact
Summer Infant toll-free at (800) 426-8627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.summerinfant.com/Home/Product-Recall.aspx
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Two-Strangulation-Deaths-Prompt-Summer-Infant-to-Recall-Video-Baby-Monitors-with-CordsDon't want to check this manually?
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