The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23250·Announced 2023-08-03

Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors are recalled due to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit that can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage. Philips has received 23 reports of overheating in Europe with seven minor injuries, but no incidents in the United States.

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 hazard involves a risk of burns and property damage from overheating lithium-ion batteries. Although 23 reports exist in Europe with seven minor injuries, the source explicitly states "No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States," making this a risk-of-harm product without reported injury in the US market. This meets the criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Philips Personal Health is recalling Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors, models SCD630 and SCD843, manufactured between March 2016 and December 2019. The monitors consist of a Baby Unit (camera) and a Parent Unit (monitor) pair with a 3.5-inch color screen. About 12,850 units were sold online through 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.

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage. Philips has received 23 reports of monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

Consumers can identify recalled units by checking the model number and production date code located on the bottom of the Parent Unit. Model numbers SCD630 or SCD843 paired with production dates between March 2016 and December 2019 indicate a recalled unit.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement. Contact Philips Avent online at www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall or www.philips.com/avent, or call toll-free at 833-276-5311 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sundays.

The recalled product

Product
Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors
Manufacturer
Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V., of The Netherlands
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Monitor / Surveillance Equipment
Hazard
  • burn-injury
  • fire
  • property-damage
  • overheating-battery
Affected units
12,850

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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