Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard

Recalled August 12, 2010 · CPSC recall 10318 · Circus World

Hazard

Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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

Units

About 800

Incidents / injuries

Circus World Displays has received two reports of the camera portion of the monitors overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

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 [email protected] or on the firm's website at www.mylevana.com

Product

Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors

Distributed by

Circus World Displays Limited (CWD), of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Retailers

BB Buggy and Health and Safety stores nationwide and on the Internet between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $200.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →