CPSC2021-09-09
Shower Benches Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Ivena and Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
Ivena International Pte. Ltd., of Singapore
Hazard
The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from October 2018 through June 2021 for about $80 in stores and $90 online.
Affected count
About 70,000 (In addition, about 11,317 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Consumers have reported 81 incidents of the shower benches collapsing, breaking during use, or falling apart, including four reports of people being injured in falls. The four injuries included a fractured tailbone, persistent head and body aches and bruising.
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Teak shower benches
Consumer contact
Ivena toll-free at 844-818-9388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.ivenainternational.com and click on "Recalls & Product Notices" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Shower-Benches-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Made-by-Ivena-and-Sold-Exclusively-at-Costco-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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