CPSC recall 11-154, announced March 3, 2011, covers IKEA FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers (about 94,000 units). Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea makers and bring it back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Product type
- Coffee makers
- Recall number
- 11-154
- Units
- About 94,000 in the U.S. and 34,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $6 and $10.
- Distributor
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers
CPSC product type: Coffee Makers or Teapots
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