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Infanttech Recalls Zooby Video Baby Monitors for Cars Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #23770
Infanttech Recalls Zooby Video Baby Monitors for Cars Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Infanttech, of Montebello, California · Zooby video baby monitors for cars
Product Description
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.
Hazard
The baby monitor's battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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Reported Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the baby monitors catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Infanttech, of Montebello, California has voluntarily recalled about 17,100 of Zooby video baby monitors for cars as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on June 22, 2023. The baby monitor's battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, posing a fire hazard. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should receive a free replacement. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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