CPSC recall · Reported February 11, 2011
Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Mp and Bk, of China recalled The recall involves Summer Infant Slim and Secure handheld color video monitors with unma….
Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to… was recalled by Mp and Bk, of China in February 11, 2011. Reason: The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteri…. Verify recall #11126 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mp and Bk, of China issued this CPSC recall-The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers..
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- February 11, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11126 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall involves Summer Infant Slim and Secure handheld color video monitors with unmarked, MP and BK rechargeable batteries. The Video Monitor is sold in either silver and white, model #02800; or pink and white, model #02805. It has receiver and camera components. The receiver is approximately 4 ¼" tall and 2 ½" wide with a 2.5" LCD screen with the "Summer" logo printed in white on the bottom front. The camera is silver and white. Both the video monitor and receiver components come with A/C adapters but only the receiver unit contains a rechargeable battery. The batteries are unmarked or marked with letters MP or BK on the lower right corner of the battery. Batteries that are marked TCL are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries and 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 power cord.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11126 |
| Date reported | February 11, 2011 |
| Date initiated | February 11, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Mp and Bk, of China |
| Affected scope | About 58,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries and contact Summer Infant to receive …
- Check the recall number (11126) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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