Lorex Recalls Video Baby Monitors Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-21). Hazards: burn. About 26,000 units in the US and 8,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16231 |
| Published | 2016-07-21 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-24 |
| Product category | Baby Monitors |
| Products | Video baby monitors |
| Firm named in the title | Lorex |
| Firms | FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif. (importer); Lorex Technology Inc., of, Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 26,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 8,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Babies "R" Us, B&H, Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, Walmart and online at www.amazon.com and www.lorextechnology.com from May 2013 through April 2016. The video baby monitors were sold in bundles for between $60 and $140. |
Description
This recall involves Lorex Care 'N' Share video baby monitors. The model numbers included in this recall are WL3520, WL4320 and WL3401. The model numbers are printed on the back panel of the monitor. The monitors were sold in bundles with cameras. The monitors contain a blue lithium polymer battery and measure about 4 inches tall by 5 inches wide. The monitors have a white plastic back and either a white or black border. "LOREX" or "The Lorex Baby" is printed below the monitor screen.
Hazard
The video monitor's batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 488 reports of batteries overheating and expanding; about 140 reports involved the swelling of the battery pack, causing its plastic casing to open or come off. No injuries have been reported.
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