Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-09-16). Hazards: fire. About 1,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10348 |
| Published | 2010-09-16 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products | Tea Sets |
| Firm named in the title | The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® |
| Firms | Formation Brands LLC, of South San Francisco, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,600 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
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 injuries
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.
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