Recalls / 2010-08-12

Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard

10318 · Recalled 2010-08-12 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors		About 800

Parties

Distributor: Circus World Displays Limited (CWD), of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Made in: China
Sold at: BB Buggy, Health, Safety, on the Internet, May 2010 for about $200.

Consumer 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

Source: CPSC recall 10318. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.