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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-11-21

Angelcare Recalls to Repair Movement and Sound Baby Monitors After Two Deaths Due to Strangulation Hazard

Is my product affected?

Angelcare Movement and Sound Baby Monitors

  • Brand Angelcare Monitors Inc.®, of Quebec, Canada

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Angelcare is recalling Movement and Sound Baby Monitors manufactured between 1999 and 2013 due to a strangulation hazard. These monitors include a sensor pad that sits under the crib mattress and connects via an 11-foot cord to the nursery unit. The cord can be pulled into the crib by a child and pose a risk of wrapping around the child's neck. Two deaths have been associated with this hazard. The recall affects model numbers AC1100, AC201, AC300, AC401, AC601, and 49255 that do not include rigid cord covers.

Affected consumers should immediately ensure cords are placed out of reach of the child. To obtain a remedy, consumers should contact Angelcare toll-free at (855)355-2643 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.angelcarebaby.com to order a free repair kit. The model number can be found on the back of the nursery monitor unit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The cord attached to the baby monitor's sensor pad is placed under the crib mattress, which poses a strangulation risk if the child pulls the cord into the crib and it becomes wrapped around the neck.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately make sure cords are placed out of reach of the child and contact Angelcare toll-free at (855)355-2643 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.angelcarebaby.com to order the free repair kit.

Details from the source

The recall involves the Movement and Sound Monitor manufactured by Angelcare. This design of baby monitor includes a unique sensor pad placed inside the crib, under the mattress, to monitor movement of the baby. An electrical cord about 11 feet long is permanently connected from the sensor pad to the nursery monitor unit. The hazard is created by a cord within reach of a baby inside the crib. The cord can be pulled into the crib and can wrap around the child's neck. The recall involves all versions of Angelcare sensor monitors including model numbers: AC1100, AC201, AC300, AC401 AC601 and 49255 that did not include rigid cord covers, offered in the remedy. The model number is located on the back of the nursery monitor unit. The monitors were manufactured between 1999 and 2013.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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