Philips is recalling nearly 13,000 baby monitors in the United States after the lithium-ion batteries were found to heat up so much that the device is at risk of causing burn and property damage.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced in an Aug. 3 recall notice that about 12,850 Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors manufactured in China between March 2016 and December 2019 were recalled following reports of overheating in Europe.
“The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage,” the agency stated.
Philips received 23 reports of the baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries, according to the CPSC. However, the agency noted that no incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
The recalled product includes the models SCD630 and SCD843, which consist of a white camera and monitor with a 3.5-inch color screen. The words “Philips Avent” is printed on the front of the device.
The model numbers and production date codes, in day-month-year format, are located at the bottom of the parental unit.
Philips recalled the affected baby monitors voluntarily “as part of its commitment to the highest standards of quality and consumer safety,” the company told FOX Business in a statement.
#Recall: @PhilipsPR Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors. The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can overheat; risk of burns & property damage. Get replacement. CONTACT: https://t.co/vS4LXTWr5W, https://t.co/osEkXNo6Wx or 833-276-5311.
Full recall notice: https://t.co/n1x1RRNYh3 pic.twitter.com/wF1HMHUY7f
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) August 3, 2023
“There is a risk that the battery in the parent unit may overheat while plugged into the electrical outlet,” the statement continued. “Although the housing material complies with flammability requirements as outlined in the UL94 safety standard, Philips has notified the appropriate authorities of this matter in compliance with regulatory requirements.”
The gadget costs between $120 and $200 and was sold online from March 2016 through January 2020 on five websites, according to the CPSC notice. These websites included ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Jet.com, in addition to the Philips U.S. site.
Additionally, the CPSC advised customers to immediately stop using the affected product and contact Phillips Avent for a free replacement.
To register for a free replacement, customers with the affected monitors can call the toll-free number 833-276-5311 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET from Monday to Saturday and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET on Sunday or go to the Philips Avent website.