Circus World Displays Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors

Description: Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2010 Release #10-318 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 946-7828 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors Units: About 800 Distributor: Circus World Displays Limited (CWD), of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Hazard: Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Circus World Displays has received two reports of the camera portion of the monitors overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Levana wireless baby monitors with model number LV-TW300. The receiver front is white and green with six round buttons and the printed word "Levana". It is 7 inches tall and includes a stand/base. The camera is all white, about 5 inches tall and is attached to a 3 1/2 inch long white base. The camera can rotate and swivel in various directions. The camera and receiver each has its own A/C adapter. Sold at: BB Buggy and Health and Safety stores nationwide and on the Internet between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $200. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and return the baby monitor directly to CWD for a refund or replacement with a different model. When returning, please include the entire product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Circus World Displays Ltd, Attention: Adam Crysler, Dealer Returns Specialist, 60 Industrial Parkway Suite Z64, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Circus World Displays toll-free at (866) 946-7828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at [email protected] or on the firm's website at www.mylevana.com [Learn More]