Shower Benches Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Ivena and Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
Recall 21780 · Sep 9, 2021 · Ivena International Pte. Ltd.
70,000
units affected
70,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21780
- Date
- Sep 9, 2021
- Company
- Ivena International Pte. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 70,000
- Product
- Teak shower benches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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."
What can happen
The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from October 2018 through June 2021 for about $80 in stores and $90 online.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled teak shower benches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting all purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.