Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
Source: CPSC Recall #11126
Recall Date
2011-02-11
Manufacturer
MP and BK, of China
Units Affected
About 58,000
Products Involved
Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors
Hazard
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries and contact Summer Infant to receive a postage paid envelope to return the defective battery in exchange for a free replacement battery. The monitor can continue to be used on AC power with power cord.
Reported Injuries
Summer Infant has received five reports of ruptured batteries, including three incidents of minor property damage. No injuries were reported.
Sold At
Babies R Us from September 2009 to May 2010 for about $200.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves Summer Infant Slim and Secure handheld color video monitors with unmarked, MP and BK rechargeable batteries. The Video Monitor is sold in either silver and white, model #02800; or pink and white, model #02805. It has receiver and camera components. The receiver is approximately 4 ¼" tall and 2 ½" wide with a 2.5" LCD screen with the "Summer" logo printed in white on the bottom front. The camera is silver and white. Both the video monitor and receiver components come with A/C adapters but only the receiver unit contains a rechargeable battery. The batteries are unmarked or marked with letters MP or BK on the lower right corner of the battery. Batteries that are marked TCL are not included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28