Shower Benches Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Ivena and Sold Exclusively at Costco
Teak shower benches
Date of Recall
2021-09-09CPSC Release Number
21-780Manufactured In
IndonesiaUnits
About 70,000 (In addition, about 11,317 were sold in Canada)Manufacturer
Ivena International Pte. Ltd., of SingaporeImporter
Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Wash.Sold By
Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from October 2018 through June 2021 for about $80 in stores and $90 online.Problem/Hazard
The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
This recall involves Ivena 20" teak shower benches. The benches are made of light brown teak with padding on the feet. The seat and bottom shelf have a row of wood paneling. Item number 1049998 and UPC 8886474018015 are printed on the exterior packaging. The bench has a label that says, "100% wood from well-managed forests."
Remedy
RefundRecall Comments
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