CPSC2014-04-23
Summer Infant Expands Recall to Replace Video Monitor Rechargeable Batteries Due to Burn Hazard
Summer Infant, of Woonsocket, R.I.
Hazard
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the battery and contact Summer Infant for a replacement battery. The monitor can continue to be used on AC power with the power cord.
Sold at
Mass merchants, including Babies "R" Us, online retailers and independent juvenile specialty stores, from about February 2010 through 2012 for between $150 to $350.
Affected count
About 800,000 batteries (about 58,800 were recalled in February 2011)
Injuries reported
Summer Infant has received 22 reports of overheated and ruptured batteries, including incidents of smoke and minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Rechargeable batteries used in Summer Infant video monitors
Consumer contact
Summer Infant at (800) 426-8627 anytime or online at www.summerinfant.com/alerts/battery-recall for information on battery replacement.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Summer-Infant-Expands-Recall-to-Replace-Video-Monitor-Rechargeable-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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