Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08263 · May 8, 2008 · Munchkin Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08263
- Date
- May 8, 2008
- Company
- Munchkin Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers
- Product type
- Baby Bottle/Food Warmers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lot number TP-1487 immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Munchkin has received nine reports of units overheating, several of which ignited, causing damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide and company's catalog from June 2007 through April 2008 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled deluxe bottle and food warmers?
Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lot number TP-1487 immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.