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RecalledCPSC · August 12, 2010 Baby monitors & nursery electronics

Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard

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Recalled baby monitor · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors

Units: About 800

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

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

What CPSC says to do

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

How to contact the company

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10318, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.