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Fire / OverheatingAugust 3, 2023CPSC #23250

Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled by Philips Personal Health Due to Burn Hazard

Product
Computers & Electronics
Units affected
12,850
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Philips Avent video baby monitors used to remotely monitor infants. They consist of a Baby Unit (camera) and a Parent Unit (monitor) pair. The monitor has a 3.5-inch color screen. The recalled baby monitors include models SCD630 and SCD843 only, manufactured between March 2016 and December 2019. The model numbers and production date codes, in day-month-year format, are located on the bottom of the Parent Unit. The monitors and camera are white. Philips Avent is printed on the front.

Hazard

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.

Injuries

Philips has received 23 reports of Philips Avent video baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Sold online at ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Jet.com, and https://www.usa.philips.com/ from March 2016 through January 2020 for between $120 and $200.

Photos

Recalled Philips Avent Digital Video Baby MonitorThe model numbers, SCD630 or SCD843, and production date codes in day-month-year format, such as 29-09-2017, are located on the bottom of the Parent Unit
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