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IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.
- Units
- About 94,000 in the U.S. and 34,000 in Canada
- Reports
- 19
- Injuries
- 12
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6–$10
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $6 and $10.
- Product type
- Coffee Makers or Teapots
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 03 2011; last revised JUL 06 2016.