CPSC recall 23-250, announced August 3, 2023, covers Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors (about 12,850 units). The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage. The notice cites 23 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement. Recall contact: call 833-276-5311, or go to www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: SCD630, SCD843.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.
Incidents and injuries
Philips has received 23 reports of Philips Avent video baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V.
- Manufacturer
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V., of The Netherlands
- Recall number
- 23-250
- Units
- About 12,850
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold online at ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Jet.com, and https://www.usa.philips.com/ from March 2016 through January 2020 for between $120 and $200.
- Importer
- Philips Personal Health, a division of Philips North America, of Stamford, Connecticut
Recall contact information
Philips Avent online at www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall, or www.philips.com/avent and click on the banner stating "Important safety recall information about voluntary replacement action Philips Avent Baby Monitors" at the top of the page for more information, or toll-free at 833-276-5311 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sundays.
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