RECALL: Philips volunatarily recall baby monitors, risk of battery overheating

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Published  August 3, 2023 7:58pm CDT
FOX 26 Houston
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HOUSTON - A consumer alert for parents as Philips voluntarily is recalling baby monitors, specifically the Philips Avent Digital Video Baby monitor.

These models were produced between January 2016-January 2020.

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The products affected are: SCD630 and SCD843.

Philips Avent Digital Video Baby monitor (Courtesy of Philips)
Where to find date code of affected devices. (Courtesy of Philips)
Where to find the product type number. (Courtesy of Philips)

The company says there’s a low risk that the battery in the parent unit may overheat while plugged into the electrical outlet.

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CHECK TO SEE IF YOURS IS AFFECTED:

  1. Check the Product Type Number. This is located on the bottom of the parent unit of the baby monitor.
  2. Identify the production date code on the parent unit. This is found on a sticker printed on the bottom of the parent unit.
  3. If your product is affected, you should stop using the baby monitor and unplug it from the electrical outlet.

Click here to register for a replacement.