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THE First Years Equipment recall
Recalled February 24, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E016000 · THE First Years
Hazard
OVERHEATING OF THE UNIT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN BURNS.
Remedy
THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPURCHASE THE AFFECTED UNITS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RC3 BRANDS, INC. (THE FIRST YEARS) AT 508-588-1220.
Units
96,831 units
Description
THE FIRST YEARS QUICK TIME TRAVEL WARMER AND THE 2 IN 1 FEEDING TOTE & BOTTLE WARMER, P/NOS 1320 AND 1179 SOLD FOR USE TO HEAT BABY BOTTLES USING THE CAR ADAPTOR POWER SOURCE. THIS DESIGN ALLOWS THE UNIT TO OPERATE AT HIGHER THAN 12 VDC RATING, CAUSING THE UNIT TO OVERHEAT.
What to do
THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPURCHASE THE AFFECTED UNITS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RC3 BRANDS, INC. (THE FIRST YEARS) AT 508-588-1220.
Product
THE First Years 1179 · THE First Years 1320
Manufacturer(s)
RC2 BRANDS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →