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Lorex Recalls Three Models of Video Monitors Due to Burn HazardWASHINGTON, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Lorex-Recalls-Three-Models-of-Video-Monitors-Due-to-Burn-Hazard Recall Summary 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. Remedy: Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex for instructions on receiving a full refund. Consumer Contact: Lorex toll-free at 844-265-7388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lorextechnology.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. Recall Details Units: About 22,000 (In addition, 4,300 were sold in Canada) Description:
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. Importer: FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif. Manufacturer: RDI Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd, of China Manufactured in: China In Conjunction With: Canada Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66874r-eng.php This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers. About U.S. CPSC: Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission. For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Media Contact View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lorex-recalls-three-models-of-video-monitors-due-to-burn-hazard-300664893.html SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |