IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers
Date of Recall
2011-03-03CPSC Release Number
11-154Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(888) 966-4532Units
About 94,000 in the U.S. and 34,000 in CanadaDistributor
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Sold By
IKEA stores nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $6 and $10.Problem/Hazard
Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.comRecall Comments
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