Summer Infant Video Monitor Batteries Recalled for Burn Hazard
Summer Infant is recalling rechargeable batteries in certain video monitors due to a risk of overheating and rupture. Consumers should stop using the batteries and contact the company for a replacement.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Summer Infant is recalling rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors. The recall involves approximately 58,000 units of the handheld color video monitors, which were sold exclusively at Babies R Us from September 2009 to May 2010 for about $200. The affected monitors are model #02800 (silver and white) or #02805 (pink and white) and contain unmarked or MP and BK rechargeable batteries. Batteries marked TCL are not included in this recall.
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Summer Infant has received five reports of ruptured batteries, including three incidents of minor property damage. No injuries were reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries. They should 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 the power cord. For additional information, consumers can contact Summer Infant at (800) 426-8627 or visit www.summerinfant.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors
- Manufacturer
- MP and BK, of China
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 58,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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