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Product recall · CPSCAugust 12, 2010Serious
Circus World Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and return the baby monitor directly to CWD for a refund or replacement with a different model. When returning, please include the entire product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Circus World Displays Ltd, Attention: Adam Crysler, Dealer Returns Specialist, 60 Industrial Parkway Suite Z64, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Circus World Displays toll-free at (866) 946-7828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at support@svat.com or on the firm's website at www.mylevana.com
The product
This recall involves Levana wireless baby monitors with model number LV-TW300. The receiver front is white and green with six round buttons and the printed word "Levana". It is 7 inches tall and includes a stand/base. The camera is all white, about 5 inches tall and is attached to a 3 1/2 inch long white base. The camera can rotate and swivel in various directions. The camera and receiver each has its own A/C adapter.
Details
- Units affected
- About 800
- Recall date
- August 12, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- Circus World Displays Limited (CWD), of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Circus World Displays has received two reports of the camera portion of the monitors overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
LV-TW300
BB Buggy and Health and Safety stores nationwide and on the Internet between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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