Recalls / 2011-03-03
IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
11154 · Recalled 2011-03-03 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers sold in sizes 0.4 and 1 liters. The coffee/tea maker is a press pot comprising a 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.
Hazards
Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Reported injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers | About 94,000 in the U.S. and 34,000 in Canada |
Parties
- Distributor
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- IKEA from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $6, $10.
Source: CPSC recall 11154. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.