CPSC recall 23-770, announced June 22, 2023, covers Infanttech Zooby video baby monitors for cars (about 17,100 units). The baby monitor's battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the plush camera and can continue using the zooby plush camera and monitor plugged in. Recall contact: go to zoobyrecall.com, or email hello@infanttech.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
The recalled Zoobys have battery model number HJ554050 batch 2136.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Zooby video baby monitors for cars. The baby monitors are housed in a plush animal toy including a giraffe, dog, fox, rabbit and panda. The recalled Zoobys have battery model number HJ554050 batch 2136. Unscrew the battery door with a small screwdriver from the bottom of the plush camera. The battery shows the markings 554050 which is the model number and 2136 which is the production batch number. The brand name Zooby is on the bottom front of the monitor.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The baby monitor's battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the baby monitors catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the plush camera and can continue using the zooby plush camera and monitor plugged in. Contact Infanttech for a free replacement battery. Infanttech is contacting all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Infanttech
- Recall number
- 23-770
- Units
- About 17,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at infanttech.com and Amazon.com from January 2022 through May 2023 for between $130 and $190.
- Importer
- Infanttech, of Montebello, California
Recall contact information
Infanttech from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at hello@infanttech.com or online at https://zoobyrecall.com or www.infanttech.com and click on zooby Battery Recall information at the bottom of the page.
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