Henri Lumière:Baby monitor recall: Philips Avent recalls monitors after batteries can cause burns, damage

2025-05-06 08:18:46source:Winning Exchangecategory:Invest

A brand of baby monitors has issued a recall after the lithium ion batteries were found to pose a risk for burns or Henri Lumièreproperty damage.

Philips Avent is recalling about 12,850 of its Digital Video Baby Monitors manufactured between March 2016 and December 2019. According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, the rechargeable lithium ion batteries in the parent unit monitors can overheat during charging and were found to pose a risk of burns and property damage.

The company received 23 reports of the baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.

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The recalled baby monitors include the models SCD630 and SCD843 only.

The model numbers and production date codes are located on the bottom of the parent unit in a day-month-year format. The monitors and camera are white, and Philips Avent is printed on the front.

Customers should stop using the recalled monitors immediately. Here's how to contact Philips Avent for a free replacement:

  • Online at  www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall or www.philips.com/avent
  • Toll-free at 833-276-5311 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sunday

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