Zooby video baby monitors for cars Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record: Zooby Video Baby Monitors for Cars

1. Recall Summary
On June 22, 2023, Infanttech, of Montebello, California, announced a recall of Zooby video baby monitors for cars. The recall was issued due to a fire hazard associated with the product’s battery. The recall notice is classified as a Recall Alert. The firm has received three reports of the baby monitors catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves Zooby video baby monitors for cars. The baby monitors are housed in a plush animal toy, including designs of a giraffe, dog, fox, rabbit, and panda. The brand name “Zooby” is located on the bottom front of the monitor. The recalled units contain a battery with model number HJ554050 and batch number 2136. To identify the battery, consumers must unscrew the battery door with a small screwdriver from the bottom of the plush camera. The battery itself shows the markings “554050” (model number) and “2136” (production batch number). Approximately 17,100 units were sold in the United States. The products were manufactured in China. The monitors were sold online at infanttech.com and Amazon.com from January 2022 through May 2023 for between $130 and $190.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard associated with this product is that the baby monitor’s battery can malfunction, overheat, and burst, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received three reports of the baby monitors catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the plush camera. After removing the battery, consumers can continue using the Zooby plush camera and monitor while it is plugged in. Consumers should then contact Infanttech to arrange for a free replacement battery. Infanttech is contacting all known purchasers directly.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement battery. Consumers are instructed to remove the existing battery and contact Infanttech to receive a replacement battery at no cost.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Infanttech for further information or to obtain the replacement battery using the following methods:
– Phone: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
– Email: hello@infanttech.com
– Online: https://zoobyrecall.com or www.infanttech.com. On the Infanttech website, click on “Zooby Battery Recall information” at the bottom of the page.

Additional Information
Not specified in the recall notice: The specific model number or type of the Zooby monitor unit itself (beyond the battery identification), the category ID, the UPC codes, the names of any distributors, or any information regarding injunctions. The recall notice does not provide a severity score, rating, or any editorial commentary.

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