Baby Monitor Recall Issued Over Fire Risk
April Ossington
25 Mar 2026
The parent unit of a popular baby monitor has been recalled in Australia following safety concerns about a potential fire hazard linked to its battery.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued the recall for the parent unit of the Babysense MaxView video baby monitor after it was found that the lithium-ion battery may overheat while charging. This could cause the battery to swell, melt, emit smoke or spark, raising the risk of fire.
Authorities have warned that the issue poses a serious danger, including the possibility of injury, death or property damage if a fire occurs. Incidents connected to the defect have already been reported overseas.
The recall applies specifically to the parent unit viewing screen for the Babysense MaxView monitor, which features a 5.5-inch split screen with Full HD 1080P display. Only certain units are affected, and consumers are being urged to check identifying details carefully.
Affected products carry the model number VBM55RX and have serial numbers beginning with “MVRX”, followed by additional digits. Devices with serial numbers starting with “MVP” are not included, and units with the model number VBMN55RX are also excluded. Other Babysense products, including the MaxView Pro range, are not part of the recall.
Consumers who own the affected unit are advised to stop using it immediately, disconnect it from power and avoid charging it. Owners should then visit the official recall website to register their details and confirm whether their device is impacted. A replacement parent unit will be provided at no cost once eligibility is verified.
The ACCC has also issued guidance on disposal, warning that the faulty unit should not be placed in household rubbish or standard recycling. Instead, it should be taken to an approved e-waste or hazardous waste facility that is equipped to handle lithium-ion batteries.
The recall highlights ongoing safety concerns around rechargeable batteries, particularly in devices used inside the home, and reinforces the importance of checking product notices issued by regulators.
