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Consumer product recall

Serene Tea Set

Starting date:
July 1, 2009
Posting date:
July 1, 2009
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002045

Affected products

Serene Tea Set

Product description

This recall involves the Serene Tea Set. The set includes a round light blue teapot with a lid and wire handle and 4 light blue tea cups without handles. The recalled tea set can be identified by UPC 773426605875.

Hazard identified

The handle on the teapot may detach from the pot during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Accents de Ville has received one complaint from a consumer of the handle breaking off of the teapot and causing a burn.

Health Canada has not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of this tea set.

Number sold

Approximately 438 of the recalled products were sold at Chapters/Indigo stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from March 2009 to May 2009.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Accents de Ville Imports
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
Retailer
Chapters Indigo
468 King Street West, Suite 500
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea sets and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.