Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard

The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 08263
Affected scope: About 5,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif. recalled This recall involves the Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmer with Pacifier Cleaning Ba….

Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif. in May 8, 2008. Reason: The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lot number TP-1487 immediately a…. Verify recall #08263 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: May 8, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08263 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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

Reason for recall

The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lot number TP-1487 immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08263
Date reported	May 8, 2008
Date initiated	May 8, 2008
Recalling firm	Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif.
Affected scope	About 5,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lot number TP-1487 immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a free re…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using bottle and food warmers with lot number TP-1487 immediately and contact Munchkin to receive a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 8, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08263.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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