The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Circus World Displays, today announced a voluntary recall of about 800 units of Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors, after it was discovered that baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Circus World Displays has received two reports of the camera portion of the monitors overheating and smoking, but no injuries have been reported.
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using and return the baby monitor directly to CWD for a refund or replacement with a different model.
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 or by e-mail at support@svat.com.
