Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10348 · Sep 16, 2010 · Formation Brands LLC
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10348
- Date
- Sep 16, 2010
- Company
- Formation Brands LLC
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Tea Sets
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Tea for One "Flourish" design tea pot set, which includes a stackable teapot and cup. The teapot and cup are white ceramic with matching metallic foil decorations on each. The tea cup is marked "Dishwasher and microwave safe" and "Made in China" on the bottom, in English and French.
What can happen
Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product on-line can contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf company for instructions on returning the tea sets by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- International Coffee & Tea has received one report from a consumer of a tea cup sparking when used in a microwave oven. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores in California, Arizona and Nevada for about $12, and online at www.coffeebean.com for about $10 from March 2010 through August 2010.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tea sets?
Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product on-line can contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf company for instructions on returning the tea sets by mail.
What is the hazard?
Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
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.