DEMDACO Recalls Microwavable Bowl Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 22144 · Jun 2, 2022 · Demdaco
56,200
units affected
56,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22144
- Date
- Jun 2, 2022
- Company
- Demdaco
- Units affected
- 56,200
- Product
- Microwavable bowl holders
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Demdaco brand microwavable bowl holders made of cotton and linen fabric. They measure 6.5 inches square for the small bowl holder, 8 inches square for the large bowl holder and were sold in 27 designs. DEMDACO is printed on the tag sewn into the side of the microwavable bowl holder.
What can happen
The bowl holder's fabric can char after being microwaved for the suggested three minutes, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the microwavable bowl holders and contact Demdaco for a full refund. Consumers can return the bowl holder to the place where it was purchased or request free return shipping by contacting Demdaco directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of incidents of charring from the bowl holders catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Gift shops, hardware stores, florists, drug stores and pharmacies nationwide and online at Demdaco.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and Zulily.com from June 2020 through March 2022 for about $23.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled microwavable bowl holders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the microwavable bowl holders and contact Demdaco for a full refund. Consumers can return the bowl holder to the place where it was purchased or request free return shipping by contacting Demdaco directly.
What is the hazard?
The bowl holder's fabric can char after being microwaved for the suggested three minutes, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.