Ring Recalls Video Doorbells (2nd Generation) Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors: "satin nickel" (black and silver) and "venetian bronze" (black and bronze). They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way audio doorbell can be hardwired or battery-powered and supports night vision. The Ring logo is printed on the bottom front of the doorbell and the model and S/N are on a label on the back of the doorbell and the outer packaging. Consumers can determine if their doorbell is included in this recall by entering the doorbell's serial number at http://support.ring.com/ring-2nd-gen-recall. Only Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) models with certain serial numbers are included.

Is my product affected?

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• Ring Video Doorbells (2nd Generation) · About 350,000 (In addition, about 8,700 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Electronics and home goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Ring.com from June 2020 through October 2020 for approximately $100.; Ring LLC, of Santa Monica, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Ring has received 85 incident reports of incorrect doorbell screws installed with 23 of those doorbells igniting, resulting in minor property damage. The firm has received eight reports of minor burns.

Consumer contact

Ring at 800-656-1918 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT, seven days a week, or at www.Ring.com and click on Help then on Installation Services for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 36 recalls in the phones, computers and electronics category, 5 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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