CPSC, The Fondue Factory LLC Announce Recall to Replace Glass Stands on Fondue Sets
CPSC recall 04552 · announced May 25, 2004 · The Fondue Factory · 500 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using the recalled fondue pot immediately and contact the firm for a replacement wire frame stand that replaces the glass stand.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The Fondue Factory LLC has received three reports of the glass breaking. There have been no injuries reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: Contact The Fondue Factory LLC at (866) 8-Fondue or via email 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.