Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard

The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Recall #: 13085
Affected scope: About 2,500

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

Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, Iowa recalled The product is a round, light gray plastic egg incubator with a clear plastic top used to….

Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, Iowa in January 2, 2013. Reason: The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free re…. Verify recall #13085 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, Iowa issued this CPSC recall-The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer..

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agency class: January 2, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13085 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

The product is a round, light gray plastic egg incubator with a clear plastic top used to hatch many different types of eggs. The incubator is 18 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. The recalled Model TH120 Brower Top Hatch Incubator has two main components-a tray and a base. A crank arm and a turner motor are located in the base. The crank arm snaps into place on the turner motor. The motor turns the crank arm which, in turn, rotates the tray. The clear plastic top has an engraving which says, "THIS SIDE UP." The model number is located on the side of the packaging box.

Reason for recall

The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.

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	13085
Date reported	January 2, 2013
Date initiated	January 2, 2013
Recalling firm	Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc., of Houghton, Iowa
Affected scope	About 2,500
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 immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 2, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13085.

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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