March 5, 2026 — An 8-month-old infant has sustained significant scalding burns after pulling on the cord of a Tommee Tippee Easi-Warm Bottle and Food Warmer, causing hot water to splash onto himself. The incident resulted in burns to 10-19% of the child’s body surface area, necessitating a skin graft.
Product Details
Product Name: Tommee Tippee Easi-Warm Bottle and Food Warmer
Product Code: 52222110
Incident Overview
On February 12, 2026, an 8-month-old male infant was involved in a serious incident involving a Tommee Tippee Easi-Warm Bottle and Food Warmer. The parents were reportedly using the device to warm a bottle of formula. While the warming process was underway, the infant pulled at the product’s electrical cord. This action caused the warmer, containing scalding hot water, to tip or be pulled, resulting in the hot water splashing onto the child. The infant suffered severe burns, affecting an estimated 10-19% of his body surface area, and required a skin graft for treatment of the injuries.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights several critical safety concerns associated with the design and use of bottle warmers, particularly in environments accessible to infants and young children:
- Immediate Dangers: Scalding Burns: The primary and most severe risk is scalding from hot water. Bottle warmers operate at temperatures capable of rapidly heating water, which, if spilled, can cause severe, deep tissue burns. Infants and toddlers have thinner, more delicate skin than adults, making them highly susceptible to more extensive and deeper burns from even brief contact with hot liquids.
- Long-Term Risks: Burns of the severity reported (10-19% body surface area requiring skin graft) can lead to significant long-term consequences. These include permanent scarring, disfigurement, chronic pain, restricted movement in affected areas, and potential for infection during recovery. The psychological trauma for both the child and caregivers following such an incident can also be profound and long-lasting.
- Vulnerability of Infants and Children: Infants, especially at 8 months old, are naturally curious and developing motor skills, making them prone to exploring their environment by reaching, grabbing, and pulling. They lack the understanding of danger associated with hot liquids or electrical cords. This makes any product with accessible cords or hot elements a significant hazard if not properly secured and supervised.
- Cord Entanglement and Pull Hazard: The incident specifically points to the product’s cord as the mechanism of injury. Electrical cords, when left within reach, pose both a strangulation hazard and a pull hazard, as demonstrated here. A child pulling a cord can dislodge an appliance, causing it to fall or spill its contents.
- Property Damage Potential: While not the focus of this incident, spilled hot water could also cause damage to countertops, flooring, or other household items, though the primary concern here is severe personal injury.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a Tommee Tippee Easi-Warm Bottle and Food Warmer, or similar products, should take immediate action to ensure safety:
- Seek Medical Attention Immediately: If an injury has occurred, seek emergency medical attention without delay.
- Inspect Your Product: Confirm if you own the Tommee Tippee Easi-Warm Bottle and Food Warmer, particularly those with Product Code 52222110. Locate any model or product numbers on the device or its packaging.
- Implement Strict Cord Safety:
- Keep Cords Out of Reach: Ensure that all electrical cords, including those for bottle warmers and other appliances, are completely out of reach of infants and young children. Use cord shorteners, wraps, or clips to secure excess cord length.
- Place Warmers Away from Edges: Position bottle warmers and any appliances containing hot liquids well away from the edges of counters or tables where they could be pulled down.
- Supervise Constantly: Never leave an infant or young child unsupervised in an area where a bottle warmer or other hot appliance is in use.
- Consider Alternative Warming Methods: For some, an alternative method such as warming a bottle in a bowl of hot water (away from the child) or using pre-warmed formula might reduce the immediate hazard associated with electric warmers.
- Report Incidents: If you or a loved one has experienced an incident with this product or any other consumer product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.