Baby monitor company Owlet shares warning for parents after child's death
Owlet, a popular baby monitor company, is sharing a warning for parents following a child's death.
The company posted a notice on its website and social media pages Friday, saying the company "was recently made aware" that a child died after getting "entangled in a loose and exposed camera cable" that was part of an Owlet camera.
"As fellow parents, our hearts are with this family during this very difficult time," Owlet said in its statement.
It continued, "Although the provided camera cable guards were not in use at the time of this particular event, we've reviewed our records and are currently aware of 91 adhesive-related complaints. In some situations, the cable guard became loose or fully detached from the wall, leading to risk of strangulation and prompting today's action by Owlet."
Owlet has asked parents and customers with their Owlet Cam 1, Cam 2 and Dream Sight cameras, specifically those purchased before Nov. 13, 2026, to request a free replacement cable guard system and follow the accompanying Dream app safety check and update.
The company's Dream Sock, an FDA-cleared wearable smart baby monitor, is not impacted by the cable guard notice.
According to Owlet, the replacement cable guard is an ASTM-compliant cable guard system that is shaped in an "L" shape and has an enclosed design, which helps to reduce safety risks in the event the guard becomes detached from a wall.
Customers can request the free replacement cable guard system through the Owlet Dream app or through the company's Help Center chat feature on its website.
"Please install the replacement guards as soon as they arrive and contact us with any installation questions. Once you have installed the guards, remove and throw away or otherwise dispose of the old cable guards. Do not give away, sell, reuse, or save the old cable guards," Owlet stated.
Owlet also reminded customers that no cables should be within 3 feet of a child's crib unless they are properly covered with cable guards and attached securely to a nearby wall.
"If your cable guard appears to be loose, do not try to reattach it, in case the adhesive is compromised," the company said. "Instead, immediately move the camera and any exposed cable so that no part of the cable is within 3 feet of the child’s sleeping area, and keep it there until your new cable guard is securely installed."
The company said that as of Friday, all new Dream Sight and Dream Duo products available for purchase on the Owlet website include replacement cable guards.
In a statement to ABC News on Friday, Owlet issued condolences for the family of the child who died, adding that "as of this afternoon, thousands of families have seen our product safety update and have requested the replacement guards."
"We are inspired by the positive feedback thus far," the company said. "Our replacement cable guard system is now available to Owlet camera users at no cost. As always, we want to remind parents to ensure that exposed cables are kept more than three feet away from cribs and out of infant reach. Helping keep babies safe is why we founded Owlet, and that responsibility guides every decision we make."
