IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Recalled March 3, 2011 · CPSC recall 11154 · IKEA
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
Refund
Units
About 94,000 in the U.S. and 34,000 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Product
FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers
Distributed by
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Retailers
IKEA stores nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $6 and $10.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →