Name of product:
Lorex video monitors models LW2751, LW2752 and LW2962H
Hazard:
The video monitor’s batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off and expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall date:
June 12, 2018
Units:
About 22,000 (In addition, 4,300 were sold in Canada)
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Lorex brand video monitors models LW2751, LW2752 and LW2962H used with surveillance video systems. The video monitors are black and were sold in two sizes; 7 inch wide by 5 inches tall and 9 inches wide by 6 inches tall. The video monitors contain a blue lithium polymer battery. “LOREX” is printed on the top left of the monitor screen. The model and serial numbers are printed on the top or on the back panel of the monitors. Only monitors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall.
Model Numbers
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Monitor Size
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Serial Number Ranges
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LW2751
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7 inch
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WA01140315501-WA01140319000
WA02140417501-WA02140419000
WA0314050251-WA0314051250
WA0314060001-WA0314061500
WA03140627347-WA03140629346
WA03141222601-WA03141223169
WA04141223170-WA04141223350
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LW2752
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7 inch
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WA01140422265-WA01140423264
WA0214065501-WA0214066500
WA02140629347-WA02140630346
WA03141121501-WA03141122000
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LW2962H
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9 inch
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WA01140329001-WA01140332400
WA02140419001-WA021404220500
WA02140422001-WA02140422100
WA0314051251-W0314053250
WA0314061501-WA0314061618
WA0414061619-WA0414063000
WA04140623347-WA04140625346
WA0514112501-WA0514114000
WA05141122501-WA05141125000
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Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 328 reports of the monitor battery overheating and/or expanding. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.lorextechnology.com and other websites from April 2014 through March 2017. The video monitors were sold in bundles for between $150 and $330.
Manufacturer(s):
RDI Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd, of China
Importer(s):
FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif.
(来源:https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Lorex-Recalls-Three-Models-of-Video-Monitors-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)