Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmer with Pacifier Cleaning Basket 2-in-1 Design, model #13301 and lot number TP-1487. The product is used to warm food and bottles of various sizes. The set includes a main basket, a lift-out basket, an adapter ring, and a measuring cup. "Munchkin" is located on the front of the warmer and "TP-1487" is located on the bottom. Only warmers bearing lot number "TP-1487" are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Baby-Bottle-and-Food-Warmers-Recalled-by-Munchkin-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a46a92ec6a8640b1a05007a0ff12f25e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bottle and Food Warmer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/51076e0fd45e41da8bcc3bcb2af1534d.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Underside of Recalled Bottle and Food Warmer, showing the location of the 6-digit alphanumeric code |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/23d4a447d1984467997d0fa4d3a4a133.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Llcation of the 6-digit lot code on label |
| Hazards › Name | The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Munchkin has received nine reports of units overheating, several of which ignited, causing damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers |
| Products › Type | Baby Bottle/Food Warmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1830 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 4286 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lot number TP-1487 immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retailers nationwide and company's catalog from June 2007 through April 2008 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmer with Pacifier Cleaning Basket 2-in-1 Design, model #13301 and lot number TP-1487. The product is used to warm food and bottles of various sizes. The set includes a main basket, a lift-out basket, an adapter ring, and a measuring cup. "Munchkin" is located on the front of the warmer and "TP-1487" is located on the bottom. Only warmers bearing lot number "TP-1487" are included in this recall. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 735282133015 |
| Recall Number | 08263 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact customer service toll-free at (866) 619-8673 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.munchkin.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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