Parents using the Babysense Max View Baby Monitor should check their device right away.
A recall has been issued after reports that the display (parent) unit can overheat or spark while charging, creating a potential fire hazard.
The recall affects about 81,800 baby monitors, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Here’s what to know and how to get a replacement.
What’s Being Recalled and Why?
The recall involves the Babysense Max View Baby Monitor.
According to the recall notice, the display unit (also called the parent unit) may overheat or spark when charging, which could pose a fire risk.
Important detail:
The issue involves the display unit only, not the camera placed in the baby’s room.
Reported incidents:
11 reports involving the display unit overheating or sparking
No injuries reported
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall includes the following product:
Babysense Max View Baby Monitor
Product details:
Model number: VBM55
Display unit model: VBM55RX (printed on the label on the back of the display unit)
The display unit shows “5.5” HD 1080P” in the upper-left corner of the screen
The “Babysense” logo appears on the lower portion of the screen
Additional details:
Sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Babylist.com
Sold between January 2023 and December 2025
Retail price ranged from $90 to $180
What You Should Do?
If you own this baby monitor:
Stop using the display unit immediately.
Next steps:
Contact Hisense for a free replacement display unit
Do not continue charging or using the recalled display device
Important disposal warning:
Because the device contains a lithium-ion battery, it should not be thrown in the trash or placed in regular recycling bins.
Instead:
Contact your local household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center
Ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries or devices
If it does not, contact your municipality for disposal guidance.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Recall announced: February 26, 2026
Units affected: About 81,800
Hazard: The display unit may overheat or spark while charging
Incidents reported: 11
Injuries reported: None
The baby monitors were manufactured in China by Hisense Ltd. of Israel.
How to Request a Replacement or Report the Issue
Consumers should contact the manufacturer to receive a free replacement display unit.
For additional safety questions, consumers can also contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission through its official recall resources.
Be ready to provide details about your device, including the model number on the back of the display unit.
