CPSC2011-03-03
IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard
Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $6 and $10.
Affected count
About 94,000 in the U.S. and 34,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/IKEA-Recalls-CoffeeTea-Makers-Due-to-Burn-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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