Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13085 · Jan 2, 2013 · Brower
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13085
- Date
- Jan 2, 2013
- Company
- Brower
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Egg Incubator
- Product type
- Portable Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Brower received three reports of fires, all of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Mills Fleet Farm, Stromberg's Chick and Gamebirds, Unlimited and other farm supply retailers from January 2009 to September 2010 for about $190.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled egg incubator?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.
What is the hazard?
The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
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.