CPSC2018-06-12
Lorex Recalls Three Models of Video Monitors Due to Burn Hazard
RDI Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd, of China
Hazard
The video monitor's batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off and expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Sold at
Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.lorextechnology.com and other websites from April 2014 through March 2017. The video monitors were sold in bundles for between $150 and $330.
Affected count
About 22,000 (In addition, 4,300 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 328 reports of the monitor battery overheating and/or expanding. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Lorex video monitors models LW2751, LW2752 and LW2962H
Consumer contact
Lorex toll-free at 844-265-7388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lorextechnology.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Lorex-Recalls-Three-Models-of-Video-Monitors-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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