CPSCSeptember 13, 2007

Back to Basics Products Iced Tea Makers recall: Fire Hazard

Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Back to Basics Products Iced Tea Makers recalled?

The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled iced tea makers immediately and contact Back to Basics Products to receive a free replacement product or refund. Contact: For additional information, call the firm at (800) 874-4084 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's Web site at www.backtobasicsproducts.com; or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
IT400 Iced Tea Makers
Company
Back to Basics Products LLC, of West Bend, Wis. and Bluffdale, Utah
Quantity
About 10,000
Sold at
Bon-Ton department stores and hardware stores nationwide, the JCPenney catalog, and Internet retailers from April 2007 through July 2007 for between $40 and $50.
Recall date
September 13, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Iced Tea Maker (Model #IT400) is mostly white and has a 2.5-quart glass pitcher. The recall includes only those products with a date code of CA1307 or CA1307-A. The model number is embossed on the bottom of the unit, and the date code is printed on a small white sticker, which is also on the bottom of the unit.

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