CPSC recall 11-126, announced February 11, 2011, covers MP and BK Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors (about 58,000 units). The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 426-8627, or go to www.summerinfant.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Summer Infant has received five reports of ruptured batteries, including three incidents of minor property damage. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MP and BK
- Manufacturer
- MP and BK, of China
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 11-126
- Units
- About 58,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies R Us from September 2009 to May 2010 for about $200.
- Importer
- Summer Infant, of Woonsocket, R.I.
Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors
CPSC product type: Batteries and Chargers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Summer Infant between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 426-8627, or visit the firm's website at www.summerinfant.com
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