The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10323·Announced 2010-08-24

Williams-Sonoma Recalls Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard

Williams-Sonoma is recalling Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers because they can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn risk to adults and babies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has been reported (one adult finger burn), fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Williams-Sonoma Inc. is recalling approximately 11,000 Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers. The recalled products are green with an orange temperature dial, with "Beaba" printed on the base and model number 9602 on the underside. These devices use steam to heat baby bottles or baby food.

The recall is due to a burn hazard, as the bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food. The company has received 10 reports of the bottles overheating, including one report of an adult who received a finger burn from touching a hot bottle.

The warmers were 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottle warmers and call Williams-Sonoma at (877) 548-0850 for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. Consumers who return the warmers will also receive a $25 Williams-Sonoma merchandise card.

The recalled product

Product
Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers
Manufacturer
Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard
Affected units
11,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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