Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-02-11). Hazards: burn, explosion. Models: 02800, 02805. About 58,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11126 |
| Published | 2011-02-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors |
| Firms | MP and BK, of China (manufacturer); Summer Infant, of Woonsocket, R.I. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 58,000 |
| Model numbers | 02800, 02805 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Babies R Us from September 2009 to May 2010 for about $200. |
Description
The recall involves Summer Infant Slim and Secure handheld color video monitors with unmarked, MP and BK rechargeable batteries. The Video Monitor is sold in either silver and white, model #02800; or pink and white, model #02805. It has receiver and camera components. The receiver is approximately 4 ¼" tall and 2 ½" wide with a 2.5" LCD screen with the "Summer" logo printed in white on the bottom front. The camera is silver and white. Both the video monitor and receiver components come with A/C adapters but only the receiver unit contains a rechargeable battery. The batteries are unmarked or marked with letters MP or BK on the lower right corner of the battery. Batteries that are marked TCL are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries and contact Summer Infant to receive a postage paid envelope to return the defective battery in exchange for a free replacement battery. The monitor can continue to be used on AC power with power cord.
Incidents and injuries
Summer Infant has received five reports of ruptured batteries, including three incidents of minor property damage. No injuries were reported.
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