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Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors Recalled by Philips Personal Health Due to Burn Hazard

Official CPSC recall 23-250, dated Aug 3, 2023.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves Philips Avent video baby monitors used to remotely monitor infants. They consist of a Baby Unit (camera) and a Parent Unit (monitor) pair. The monitor has a 3.5-inch color screen. The recalled baby monitors include models SCD630 and SCD843 only, manufactured between March 2016 and December 2019. The model numbers and production date codes, in day-month-year format, are located on the bottom of the Parent Unit. The monitors and camera are white. Philips Avent is printed on the front.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

Philips has received 23 reports of Philips Avent video baby monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Sold online at ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Jet.com, and https://www.usa.philips.com/ from March 2016 through January 2020 for between $120 and $200.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Philips Avent online at www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall, or www.philips.com/avent and click on the banner stating "Important safety recall information about voluntary replacement action Philips Avent Baby Monitors" at the top of the page for more information, or toll-free at 833-276-5311 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sundays.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled Philips Avent Digital Video Baby MonitorThe model numbers, SCD630 or SCD843, and production date codes in day-month-year format, such as 29-09-2017, are located on the bottom of the Parent Unit

Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V., of The Netherlands All recalls from 2023-08

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

Register your product with the manufacturer. Registered owners can be contacted directly if there is a recall. Look for a registration card in the box or on the manufacturer's website.