CPSC2026-02-26FIRE HAZARD

Babysense Max View Baby Monitor display unit recalled for fire hazard during charging

FIRENationwide distribution

Stop using Babysense Max View monitor display

The display unit (parent unit) of Babysense Max View Baby Monitors can overheat or spark while charging, creating a fire risk. The affected model is VBM55, sold online from January 2023 through December 2025. Hisense has received 11 reports of overheating or sparking, but no injuries so far.

  • Stop using the display unit immediately.
  • Contact Hisense for a free replacement display unit.
  • Do not throw the device in regular trash, curbside recycling, or battery recycling boxes—contact your local household hazardous waste collection center for safe disposal.

Product photos

Recalled Babysense Max View 5.5" Baby Monitor display/parent unit
Recalled Babysense Max View 5.5" Baby Monitor display/parent unit
Recalled Babysense Max View 5.5" Baby Monitor display/parent unit - back view
Recalled Babysense Max View 5.5" Baby Monitor display/parent unit - back view
Recalled Babysense Max View Baby Monitor with included cameras
Recalled Babysense Max View Baby Monitor with included cameras
Hazard

The display or "parent" unit of the Max View baby monitors can overheat and/or spark when charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the display unit of the Max View baby monitors immediately and contact Hisense for a free replacement display unit that does not pose a fire hazard.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and babylist.com from January 2023 through December 2025 for between $90 and $180.
Affected count
About 81,800
Injuries reported
Hisense has received 11 reports of incidents involving the display unit for the Babysense Max View Baby Monitors. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Babysense Max View Baby Monitors
Consumer contact
Hisense toll-free at (833) 689-2652 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@recallsecure.com or online at www.recallsecure.com or www.babysensemonitors.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Babysense-Max-View-Baby-Monitors-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Hisense

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