IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 21136 · May 19, 2021 · Ikea
148,000
units affected
148,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21136
- Date
- May 19, 2021
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 148,000
- Product
- IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the HEROISK and TALRIKA bowls, plates, and mugs made from PLA (Polylactic acid or polylactide) material from renewable sources. The bowls, plates and mugs were sold in a variety of colors, including yellow, pink and blue. The article name ("HEROISK" or "TALRIKA"), supplier number "23348," "Made in Taiwan" and "PLA" are molded into the bottom of each item.
What can happen
The bowls, plates, and mugs can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bowls, plates, and mugs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IKEA is aware of 123 reports of breakage worldwide, including four reports of injuries, two of which required medical attention. Most of the injuries were burns due to hot contents leaking out. This includes one incident, without injury, in the United States.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2019 through May 2021 for between $4 and $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ikea recalls bowls, plates, and mugs due to burn hazard?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bowls, plates, and mugs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bowls, plates, and mugs can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out, posing a burn 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.