Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 3, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

23250

Brand / firm

Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V., of The Netherlands

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.