Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
May 24, 2004 Alert #04-552 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Fondue Sets: the Modern Set in White, Black, or Stainless, the Classic Set in White or Black
Units: About 500
Manufacturer/Importer: The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio
Hazard: The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The Fondue Factory LLC has received three reports of the glass breaking. There have been no injuries reported.
Description: The recalled fondue sets include: the Modern Set I White (Item #10201), the Modern Set in Black (item #10202), the Modern Set in Stainless (Item # 10203), the Classic Set in White (Item # 10301), the Classic Set in Black (Item # 10302). The item number is printed on the invoice and on the assembly directions for the set.
Sold: Directly by The Fondue Factory LLC from April 2003 through February 2004 for about $45 for all of the sets except the Modern Set in stainless which sold for about $47.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Remedy: Stop using the recalled fondue pot immediately and contact the firm for a replacement wire frame stand that replaces the glass stand.
Consumer Contact: Contact The Fondue Factory LLC at (866) 8-Fondue or via e-mail at recall@fonduefactory.com or by mail at P.O. Box 3736, Boardman, OH 44513 for a replacement stand. The Fondue Factory LLC is directly contacting owners of these recalled products.