IKEA Recalls FORSTA Coffee/Tea Makers (03/03/11)
The Glass Can Break Unexpectedly, Posing Burn/laceration Hazards
About 94,000 of the FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers were recalled in the U.S. and 34,000 in Canada. They were manufactured in China and sold exclusively at IKEA stores (IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.) nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $6 and $10.
Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.
IKEA has received one report in the U.S. of a glass coffee/tea maker breaking. No injury was reported. IKEA has received 19 additional reports, outside of the U.S., of the glass coffee/tea makers breaking, resulting in 12 reports of burn injuries from spilt coffee/tea and one report of a laceration injury.
This recall involves FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers sold in sizes 0.4 and 1 liters. The coffee/tea maker is a press pot comprising of handmade clear glass pot, metal holder and black plastic top and handle. Coffee/tea makers included in this recall have supplier number 20325, "IKEA" and "Made in China" etched on the bottom of the metal holder.
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1285
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov
The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
IKEA's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
See also:
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Bella Kitchen Slow Cookers (3/02/11)
Circo Beaded Door Curtains Sold at Target: Product Recall on 3/01/11
Dick's Sporting Goods Recalls Fitness Resistance Tubes (3/01/11)
Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11154.html?tab=recalls
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7 Comments
Post a Commentthanks for the report on this
So many recalls of products that should have been tested more vigorously before they were sent to the shelves. Great article Ruth.
China does seem to have a sense of humor.
Thanks very much for sharing :)
Thanks for getting the word out, Ruth.
An outstanding report as always. Thanks!
thanks! Well done!