Product Description: The recall involves Angelcare Baby Monitors. The affected products are those with model numbers: AC1100, AC201, AC300, AC401 AC601 and 49255 that did not include rigid cord covers. The model number is located on the back of the nursery monitor unit. The monitors were manufactured between 1999 and 2013.
Manufacturer: Angelcare Monitors Inc, of Quebec, Canada
Date Recall Posted: 11/21/13
UPCs:
UPC
UPC Description
66659402010
ANGELCARE AC201 MOVEMENT AND SOUND BABY
66659402012
66659404012
ANGELCARE AC401 BABY MONITOR
66659411001
ANGELCARE AC1100 VIDEO - MOVEMENT - SOUN
66659414010
ANGELCARE AC401 DELUXE MOVEMENT AND SOUN
Summary of Recall: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Angelcare Monitors Inc, of Quebec, Canada, is announcing a voluntary recall to provide cord covers for 600,000 Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitors with Sensor Pads. 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.
Hazard: Strangulation risk
What You Should Do: Consumers should immediately make sure cords are placed out of reach of the child and contact Angelcare to order the free repair kit.
Consumer Contact Information: Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact Angelcare for further direction at (855) 355-2643 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.angelcare.com.