Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E016000 Reported February 24, 2005

Baby bottle heater for vehicles

Q: What is recall 05E016000?

NHTSA recall 05E016000 was issued by Rc2 Brands, Inc. on February 24, 2005. It addresses: Baby bottle heater for vehicles. The recall affects approximately 96,831 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Rc2 Brands, Inc. · N/A · 96,831 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E016000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Rc2 Brands, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

96,831

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 24, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Overheating of the unit could possibly result in burns.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Rc2 Brands, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 05E016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E016000?

NHTSA recall 05E016000 was issued by Rc2 Brands, Inc. on February 24, 2005. It addresses: Baby bottle heater for vehicles. The recall affects approximately 96,831 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rc2 Brands, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.