CPSC recall · Reported August 3, 2023
Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled by Philips Personal Health Due to Burn Hazard
The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.v., of The Netherlands recalled This recall involves Philips Avent video baby monitors used to remotely monitor infants. ….
Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled by Philips Personal Health Due to Burn… was recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.v., of The Netherlands in August 3, 2023. Reason: The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a ris…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Phili…. Verify recall #23250 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.v., of The Netherlands issued this CPSC recall-The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a ris….
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- August 3, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23250 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Philips Avent video baby monitors used to remotely monitor infants. They consist of a Baby Unit (camera) and a Parent Unit (monitor) pair. The monitor has a 3.5-inch color screen. The recalled baby monitors include models SCD630 and SCD843 only, manufactured between March 2016 and December 2019. The model numbers and production date codes, in day-month-year format, are located on the bottom of the Parent Unit. The monitors and camera are white. Philips Avent is printed on the front.
Reason for recall
The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23250 |
| Date reported | August 3, 2023 |
| Date initiated | August 3, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.v., of The Netherlands |
| Affected scope | About 12,850 |
| 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 Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.
- Check the recall number (23250) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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