Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 2, 2013 CPSC #13085

Quick answer

Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13085, announced on January 2, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.. Affected brand: Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Egg Incubator

Recalled brands

Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

January 2, 2013

Categories

Portable Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13085?

CPSC recall #13085 covers Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 2, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13085?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13085 is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a free replacement base.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Brower Recalls Top Hatch Egg Incubators Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Brower-Recalls-Top-Hatch-Egg-Incubators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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