CPSC recall · Reported April 23, 2014
Summer Infant Expands Recall to Replace Video Monitor Rechargeable Batteries Due to Burn Hazard
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves rechargeable batteries in Summer Infant handheld color video monitors….
Summer Infant Expands Recall to Replace Video Monitor Rechargeable Batteries Due to Burn … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 23, 2014. Reason: The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should remove the battery and contact Summer Infant for a replacement battery. …. Verify recall #14156 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- April 23, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14156 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 rechargeable batteries in Summer Infant handheld color video monitors. The rechargeable batteries are about 1 ½" tall by 2 ¼" wide and are ¼" thick, black, and are marked with TCL on the lower right corner of the battery. Monitors are sold with a matching camera and A/C adaptors. Batteries will have one of these letter and number combinations in the beginning of the serial number on the back of the battery: Battery numbers are: S/N: JNN-S150A S/N:JNS150-BA S/N:JNS150A S/N: JNN-S150B S/N:JNS150-BB S/N: JNN-S150C S/N:JNS150-BC Monitors are: Monitor Name Model Number Baby Touch® 02000, 02000Z Baby Touch® Plus 28520 Best View® 28030, 28030Z, 28035, 28280Z Best View® Choice 28460 Complete Coverage® 28040 Dual Coverage™ 28510 MultiView™ 28490 Peek® Plus 02230 Private Label Baby Sight 3927000H11/A, 3927003H12 Safe Sight™ 28530 Secure Sight® 02040, 02040Z Sleek and Secure® 28270 Slim and Secure® 02800, 02805 Slim and Secure® Plus 28450 Slim and Secure® Plus Power Pack 28590
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 remove the battery and contact Summer Infant for a replacement battery. The monitor can continue to be used on AC power with the power cord.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14156 |
| Date reported | April 23, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 23, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 800,000 batteries (about 58,800 were recalled in February 2011) |
| 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 remove the battery and contact Summer Infant for a replacement battery. The monitor can continue to be used on A…
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