Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 10323 · Aug 24, 2010 · Williams-Sonoma
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10323
- Date
- Aug 24, 2010
- Company
- Williams-Sonoma
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers
- Product type
- Baby Bottles and Cups
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmer which uses steam to heat baby bottles or baby food. The bottle warmer is green with an orange temperature dial. "Beaba" is printed on the base and model number 9602 is printed on the underside of the warmer.
What can happen
The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottle warmers and call Williams-Sonoma for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. Additionally, consumers who return the bottle warmers will receive a $25 Williams-Sonoma merchandise card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 10 reports of the bottles overheating, including one report of an adult who received a finger burn from touching a hot bottle.
- Sold at
- Williams-Sonoma stores nationwide, online at www.williams-sonoma.com and through Williams-Sonoma catalogs from June 2010 through July 2010 for about $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled beaba express steam bottle warmers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottle warmers and call Williams-Sonoma for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. Additionally, consumers who return the bottle warmers will receive a $25 Williams-Sonoma merchandise card.
What is the hazard?
The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies.
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.