Recall on Baby Bottle and Food Warmers by Munchkin

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2008Release #08-263 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 619-8673CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, incooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntaryrecall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop usingrecalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Deluxe Bottle and Food WarmersUnits: About 5,000Manufacturer: Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif.

Hazard: The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Munchkin has received nine reports of unitsoverheating, several of which ignited, causing damage to countertops. Noinjuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves the Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and FoodWarmer with Pacifier Cleaning Basket 2-in-1 Design, model #13301 and lotnumber TP-1487. The product is used to warm food and bottles of varioussizes. The set includes a main basket, a lift-out basket, an adapterring, and a measuring cup. "Munchkin" is located on the front of thewarmer and "TP-1487" is located on the bottom. Only warmers bearing lotnumber "TP-1487" are included in this recall.Sold at: Various retailers nationwide and company's catalog from June2007 through April 2008 for about $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lotnumber TP-1487 immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a freereplacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact customer servicetoll-free at (866) 619-8673 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday throughFriday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.munchkin.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of therecalled product, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08263.html