Summer Infant Slim and Secure video baby monitors with unmarked MP/BK batteries recalled due to burn risk. Consumers must stop using and return batteries for free replacement.
The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Summer Infant's Slim and Secure handheld video baby monitors with specific rechargeable batteries are being recalled because the batteries can overheat and rupture, causing burns. This affects monitors sold at Babies R Us with model numbers 02800 or 028:05.
The rechargeable batteries in these monitors can overheat and rupture, potentially causing burns to users. This happens because the batteries are unmarked or marked with MP or BK on the lower right corner.
Parents or caregivers who own Summer Infant Slim and Secure video baby monitors with unmarked or MP/BK labeled batteries are most at risk. The recall applies to monitors sold exclusively at Babies R Us.
Check for video baby monitors with the Summer logo on the bottom front and either silver/white or pink/white color schemes. Look for unmarked or MP/BK labeled batteries on the lower right corner of the battery.
Immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries to prevent burn hazards.
Contact Summer Infant to get a postage-paid envelope to return the defective battery for a free replacement.
The monitor can still be used with the AC power cord after replacing the batteries.
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.
No, only Slim and Secure handheld color video monitors with unmarked or MP/BK labeled batteries are affected.
Check for batteries marked with MP or BK on the lower right corner; unmarked batteries are also included in this recall.
No, you can continue using the monitor on AC power after replacing the batteries with a new one.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Summer Infant to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 589 — Summer Infant Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors Hello, I own a Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors that is covered by recall 589 from Summer Infant. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
