On Feb. 11, 2011 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a product safety recall issued by Summer Infant Inc. that affects approximately 1.7 million video baby monitors that utilize electrical cords. Summer Infant Inc., which distributes this product, is voluntarily cooperating with the recall proceedings. The CPSC reports the problem with the video baby monitors was that the cord “can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib.” The possibility of strangulation has been classified as serious and the CPSC states that the corded baby monitors and/or cameras should never be located within three feet of baby’s sleeping area and should be totally out of reach. Two infant strangulation deaths have been reported which were directly linked to the Summer Infant video baby monitor cord. In addition, there was an incident where a 20 month old toddler wrapped the cord around his neck despite the fact the cord was attached the wall; fortunately the child was freed without serious injury. The video monitor itself is not defective from a mechanical perspective, however Summer Infant has begun proceedings to provide new on-product warning labels and distribute new safety instructions with the product. More than 40 models of the monitors are affected by this recall, all of which were sold between January 2003 and February 2011. The products were carried by several retailers and juvenile products stores. Parents and caregivers are urged to check their video monitor products and to double check and ensure all cords are completely out of a child’s reach. The Associated Press reports “In addition to the recall linked to strangulations, Summer Infant also is recalling the rechargeable batteries in another 58,000 video monitors exclusively sold at Babies R Us in 2009 and 2010. The commission says the batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure Video Monitors can overheat, rupture and possibly burn people. That recall was initiated on Jan. 13 of this year. The CPCS urges consumers to report any incident or injury associated with this product and ask consumers to please visit their incident report web page to share their experience. Consumers who have questions or concerns can call Summer Infant at (800) 426-8627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Summer Infant’s recall website. Consumer utilizing this product can receive a new cord warning label and an instructional document to illustrate how to safely mount these products and keep cords away from children. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society
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