The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Friday of Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers due to fire hazard.

The manufacturer, Munchkin Inc. of North Hills, Calif., has received nine reports of the electric bottle warmers overheating, including several cases in which the warmers ignited, damaging counter tops, CPSC said in a statement.

The recall includes the Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmer with Pacifier Cleaning Basket 2-in-1 Design model #13301 and lot number TP-1487.

About 5,000 warmers were sold nationwide from June 2007 through April 2008, retailing for about $20.

Consumers were advised to stop using the warmers from lot No. TP-1487 immediately and contact the company for a free replacement.

Consumers can also call 866-619-8673 for more information.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International


Publication date: 09 May 2008   

Source: UPI-1-20080509-13175600-bc-us-recall-bottlewarmers.xml

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