HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- LVCC, CENTRAL HALL, BOOTH 10417 --
VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), announced today the
introduction of Baby on Board, a new child seat alert sensor.
This device is designed to send an alert to the driver when and if
they move away from the vehicle while a child is still in the car
seat.
From 1998-2013 there have been over 600 incidents where a child
has died from heat stroke after being left in a hot motor
vehicle. An average dashboard could reach up to 200-degrees,
radiating heat throughout the vehicle1. This Bluetooth
proximity alarm instantly alerts the driver when they walk away
from the vehicle with a child still sitting in their car seat, a
preventative measure to help reduce the number of incidents that
occur each year. According to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, infants and children (fitting specific
height and weight criteria) must be properly buckled into a rear-
or forward-facing car seat.
"Baby on Board is the newest addition to our line of products
designed to help provide a safer vehicle environment," said
Tom Malone, President of VOXX
Electronics. "This product is great for all new parents and
at such an affordable price is a perfect gift for grandparents,
babysitters and anyone you trust your children with."
According to the Department of Meteorology & Climate Science,
San Jose State University, 29% of
children left in a vehicle who died were being taken care of by
someone other than the mother, father or both parents
combined1.
Baby on Board is a simple, do-it-yourself device that only takes
a few minutes to set up! This device uses an automatic
weight-sensing system, that will become active when the child
occupies the car seat. The sensors placed between the hard
surface of the car seat and the seat pad connect via Bluetooth to a
key fob carried by the caregiver to sound an alarm alerting the
driver once they have walked away from the vehicle with a child
still in the car seat. Baby on Board comes with one keychain
alarm, with the option to add up to three additional keychain
alarms to pair with the system.
Malone concluded, "We believe this simple, affordable and easy
to use solution will help bring peace of mind to parents and
caregivers."
1 Department of Meteorology & Climate Science,
San Jose State University
Baby on Board will be available summer, 2015 for an MSRP of
$59.95.
For more information about Baby On
Board please visit: www.voxxelectronics.com.
The Audiovox brand is marketed by VOXX Electronics Corporation,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation,
(NASDAQ: VOXX).
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About VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC):
VOXX
Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX
International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a leading global supplier
of mobile and consumer electronics products. VEC is a
recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment,
Location Based Services (LBS), rear observation systems, and
vehicle security. Its extensive distribution network includes
power retailers and 12-volt specialists as well as nearly all of
the major vehicle manufacturers ("OEMs"), both domestically and
abroad.
VOXX Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its
products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which
they sell. Primary brands include Audiovox®, Invision®, Jensen®,
Car Connection, Omega®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Prestige®, Pursuit®
and Excalibur®. For additional information, please visit our
Web site at www.voxxelectronics.com
About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX
International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), formerly Audiovox
Corporation has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive
and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as well as
premium high-end audio. Today, VOXX International is a global
company...with an extensive distribution network that includes
power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most
of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. The Company
has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South
America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over 30
trusted brands. For additional information, please visit our
Web site at www.voxxintl.com.
VOXX International Contact:
Larissa
Bertolotti
Phone: (631)
436-6408
Email: LBertolotti@voxxintl.com
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