Recalls / 2016-07-21

Lorex Recalls Video Baby Monitors Due to Burn Hazard

16231 · Recalled 2016-07-21 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Lorex Care 'N' Share video baby monitors. The model numbers included in this recall are WL3520, WL4320 and WL3401. The model numbers are printed on the back panel of the monitor. The monitors were sold in bundles with cameras. The monitors contain a blue lithium polymer battery and measure about 4 inches tall by 5 inches wide. The monitors have a white plastic back and either a white or black border. "LOREX" or "The Lorex Baby" is printed below the monitor screen.

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Video baby monitors		About 26,000 (in addition, 8,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif.
Distributor: Lorex Technology Inc., of, Canada
Made in: China
Sold at: Babies "R" Us, B&H, Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, Walmart, online at www.amazon.com, www.lorextechnology.com, $140.

Consumer 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.

More images

Lorex Care ‘N’ Share baby monitors model numbers (back panel)

Lorex Care ‘N’ Share lithium polymer battery back

Source: CPSC recall 16231. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.