The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08263·Announced 2008-05-08

Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Munchkin is recalling Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers because they can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reports of units igniting and causing property damage (countertop damage), which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects leading to fire.

Plain-English summary

Munchkin Inc. is recalling the Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmer with Pacifier Cleaning Basket 2-in-1 Design, model #13301, with lot number TP-1487. The product is used to warm food and bottles of various sizes and includes a main basket, a lift-out basket, an adapter ring, and a measuring cup. The "Munchkin" brand name is located on the front of the warmer, and the lot number "TP-1487" is located on the bottom. Only warmers bearing this specific lot number are included in the recall.

The recall is being issued because the bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Munchkin has received nine reports of units overheating, several of which ignited, causing damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported.

About 5,000 units were sold at various retailers nationwide and through the company's catalog from June 2007 through April 2008 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the affected warmers immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a free replacement. For additional information, consumers can contact customer service toll-free at (866) 619-8673 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.munchkin.com.

The recalled product

Product
Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers
Manufacturer
Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 735282133015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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