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Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions

Reported: February 11, 2011 Initiated: February 11, 2011 #11127

Product Description

The recall involves Summer Infant video baby monitors with electrical cords distributed between January 2003 and February 2011. The baby monitors were sold in more than 40 different models, including handheld, digital, and color video monitors. All video monitors include both the camera (placed in the baby's room) and the hand held device (some models have two hand-held devices) that enable the caregiver to see and/or hear the baby from a specific distance. The brand "Summer" is found on the product.

Reason for Recall

The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. Because of this serious strangulation risk, parents and caregivers should never place these and other corded cameras within three feet of a crib.

Remedy

CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents to immediately check the location of the video monitors, including cameras mounted on the wall, and all electric cords to make sure the cords are out of arm's reach of their child and contact Summer Infant to receive a new permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk and revised instructions about how to safely mount the camera, keeping cords out of the child's reach.

Details

Units Affected
About 1.7 million
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Two-Strangulation-Deaths-Prompt-Summer-Infant-to-Recall-Video-Baby-Monitors-with-Cords

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves Summer Infant video baby monitors with electrical cords distributed between January 2003 and February 2011. The baby monitors were sold in more than 40 different models, including handheld, digital, and color video monitors. All video monitors include both the camera (placed in the baby's room) and the hand held device (some models have two hand-held devices) that enable the caregiver to see and/or hear the baby from a specific distance. The brand "Summer" is found on the product.. Units affected: About 1.7 million.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. Because of this serious strangulation risk, parents and caregivers should never place these and other corded cameras within three feet of a crib.
What should consumers do? ▼
CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents to immediately check the location of the video monitors, including cameras mounted on the wall, and all electric cords to make sure the cords are out of arm's reach of their child and contact Summer Infant to receive a new permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk and revised instructions about how to safely mount the camera, keeping cords out of the child's reach.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 11, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11127.

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