CPSCGeneral Alert
Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard
Published: September 16, 2010Recall ID: 10348Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tea Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Tea-Sets-Recalled-by-The-Coffee-Bean--Tea-Leaf-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c7dbe504f5374a69a645545c42f18906.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tea Set |
| Hazards › Name | Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Tea Sets |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,600 |
| Recall I D | 340 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Formation Brands LLC, of South San Francisco, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2010-09-16T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10348 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® at (800) 832-5323/(800) TEA LEAF between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.coffeebean.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |