Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors Recalls

Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard

Aug 12, 2010 - 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.

Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Sold at: BB Buggy and Health and Safety stores nationwide and on the Internet between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $200.

Number of units affected: About 800

Manufactured by: Circus World Displays Limited (CWD), of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Manufactured in: China

Incidents: Circus World Displays has received two reports of the camera portion of the monitors overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

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 support@svat.com or on the firm's website at www.mylevana.com

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