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

Name: Angelcare Recalls to Repair Movement and Sound Baby Monitors After Two Deaths Due to Strangulation Hazard
Brand: Angelcare Monitors Inc.®, of Quebec, Canada
SKU: CPSC-14028
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 21, 2013Recall ID: 14028Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Angelcare Movement and Sound Baby Monitors

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Angelcare-Recalls-to-Repair-Movement-and-Sound-Baby-Monitors-After-Two-Deaths
Title	Angelcare Recalls to Repair Movement and Sound Baby Monitors After Two Deaths Due to Strangulation Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14028.AngelCareMonitor1LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Angelcare Movement and Sound Baby Monitor
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14028.Angelcaremonitor2LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Angelcare Movement and Sound Baby Monitor with Rigid Strips Repair Kit Installed
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14028.Angelcaremonitor3LARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitor Sensor Pad Cord
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Angelcare and CPSC have received reports of two infant cord strangulation deaths. In November 2011, a 13-month-old female died in San Diego, California, and, in August 2004, an 8-month-old female died in Salem, Oregon. In both fatalities, the cord from the sensor pads was pulled into the crib by the infant. In addition, there have been two reports of infants who became entangled in cords of Angelcare baby monitor models, which did not result in fatalities. In these incidents, it could not be determined if the "sensor pad cord" or the "monitor cord" was involved in the incident.
Products › Name	Angelcare Movement and Sound Baby Monitors
Products › Type	Baby Monitors
Products › Category I D	67577
Products › Number Of Units	About 600,000 in the U.S. and 182,173 in Canada
Recall I D	1552
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Babies R Us/Toys R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Meijer, Sears, Walmart, Amazon.com, Target.com, Overstock.com, and nearly 70 small baby specialty stores, from October 1999 through September 2013 for about $100 to $300.
Recall Date	2013-11-21T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	14028
Manufacturers › Name	Angelcare Monitors Inc.®, of Quebec, Canada
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/36811r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Angelcare at (855) 355-2643 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at Consumers@angelcare.ca or online at http://www.angelcarebaby.com and click on the safety notice section of the website for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-07T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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