Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to
Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to recalled?
Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- Tea Sets
- Company
- Formation Brands LLC, of South San Francisco, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,600
- Sold at
- 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
- September 16, 2010
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.