Baby monitor recalls: every CPSC notice since 2016

Hazard

The display or "parent" unit of the Max View baby monitors can overheat and/or spark when charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What to do now

1. Stop using it.

2. Consumers should stop using the display unit of the Max View baby monitors immediately and contact Hisense for a free replacement display unit that does not pose a fire hazard.

3. Contact: Hisense toll-free at (833) 689-2652 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@recallsecure.com or online at www.recallsecure.com or www.babysensemonitors.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

4. Official notice ↗

Sold at

Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and babylist.com from January 2023 through December 2025 for between $90 and $180.

Incidents and injuries

Hisense has received 11 reports of incidents involving the display unit for the Babysense Max View Baby Monitors. No injuries have been reported.

Hazard

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.

What to do now

1. Stop using it.

2. Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.

3. Contact: Philips Avent online at www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall, or www.philips.com/avent and click on the banner stating "Important safety recall information about voluntary replacement action Philips Avent Baby Monitors" at the top of the page for more information, or toll-free at 833-276-5311 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sundays.

4. Official notice ↗

Sold at

Sold online at ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Jet.com, and https://www.usa.philips.com/ from March 2016 through January 2020 for between $120 and $200.

Incidents and injuries

Philips has received 23 reports of Philips Avent video baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

Hazard

The baby monitor's battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, posing a fire hazard.

What to do now

1. 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.

2. Contact: Infanttech from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at hello@infanttech.com or online at https://zoobyrecall.com or www.infanttech.com and click on zooby Battery Recall information at the bottom of the page.

3. Official notice ↗

Sold at

Online at infanttech.com and Amazon.com from January 2022 through May 2023 for between $130 and $190.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received three reports of the baby monitors catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Hazard

The video monitor's batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What to do now

1. Stop using it.

2. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex to receive a full refund.

3. Contact: Lorex toll-free at 844-265-7388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lorextechnology.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

4. Official notice ↗

Sold at

Babies "R" Us, B&H, Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, Walmart and online at www.amazon.com and www.lorextechnology.com from May 2013 through April 2016. The video baby monitors were sold in bundles for between $60 and $140.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 488 reports of batteries overheating and expanding; about 140 reports involved the swelling of the battery pack, causing its plastic casing to open or come off. No injuries have been reported.