CPSCGeneral Alert
Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard
Published: January 2, 2013Recall ID: 13085Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
The product is a round, light gray plastic egg incubator with a clear plastic top used to hatch many different types of eggs. The incubator is 18 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. The recalled Model TH120 Brower Top Hatch Incubator has two main components-a tray and a base. A crank arm and a turner motor are located in the base. The crank arm snaps into place on the turner motor. The motor turns the crank arm which, in turn, rotates the tray. The clear plastic top has an engraving which says, "THIS SIDE UP." The model number is located on the side of the packaging box.
Affected Products
Egg Incubator
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Brower-Recalls-Top-Hatch-Egg-Incubators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.136999.Brower_large.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Brower THI20 Top Hatch Incubator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.137001.Brower_Crank_Arm_large.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled incubators have a crank arm that snaps into place. The crank arm is not connected by a screw |
| Hazards › Name | The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | Brower received three reports of fires, all of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Egg Incubator |
| Products › Type | Portable Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 67922 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,500 |
| Recall I D | 1283 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base. |
| Retailers › Name | Mills Fleet Farm, Stromberg's Chick and Gamebirds, Unlimited and other farm supply retailers from January 2009 to September 2010 for about $190. |
| Recall Date | 2013-01-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The product is a round, light gray plastic egg incubator with a clear plastic top used to hatch many different types of eggs. The incubator is 18 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. The recalled Model TH120 Brower Top Hatch Incubator has two main components-a tray and a base. A crank arm and a turner motor are located in the base. The crank arm snaps into place on the turner motor. The motor turns the crank arm which, in turn, rotates the tray. The clear plastic top has an engraving which says, "THIS SIDE UP." The model number is located on the side of the packaging box. |
| Recall Number | 13085 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, Iowa |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Brower at (800) 553-1791, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.browerequip.com/recall.pdf |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBrower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, Iowa