CPSC2010-09-16
Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard
Formation Brands LLC, of South San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product on-line can contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf company for instructions on returning the tea sets by mail.
Sold at
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores in California, Arizona and Nevada for about $12, and online at www.coffeebean.com for about $10 from March 2010 through August 2010.
Affected count
About 1,600
Injuries reported
International Coffee & Tea has received one report from a consumer of a tea cup sparking when used in a microwave oven. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Tea Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® at (800) 832-5323/(800) TEA LEAF between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.coffeebean.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Tea-Sets-Recalled-by-The-Coffee-Bean--Tea-Leaf-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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