This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Consumer product recall

Mayborn USA, Inc. recalls Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad

Starting date:
July 24, 2014
Posting date:
July 24, 2014
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Strangulation Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-40557

Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Mayborn USA, Inc.

Affected products

Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad

Product description

This recall involves two models of Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pads. Models 1082S and 1094S are affected by this recall. Both models come with a detachable sensor pad that fits under a crib mattress. Model 1094S includes a night-vision video camera.

Hazard identified

The cord attached to the baby monitor's sensor pad poses a strangulation risk if the child pulls the cord into the crib and it becomes wrapped around the neck.

Mayborn USA, Inc. has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the sensor pad cord. 

Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of the product.

Number sold

A total of 3,628 recalled products were sold in Canada through Babies R Us Canada.

Approximately 25,000 of the recalled products were sold in the United States.

Time period sold

In Canada, the recalled products were sold from November 2011 to present.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Mayborn USA, Inc.
Norwood
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES

Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)


What you should do

Consumers should immediately make sure cords are placed out of reach of the child and contact Mayborn USA, Inc. toll-free at 1-866-214-1537 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit Tommee Tippee's website to order a a cord cover kit. This kit includes rigid protective cord covers through which the sensor pad cords can be threaded, a new, permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk, and revised instructions.

Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.