Shower Benches Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Ivena and Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 21780 · announced September 9, 2021 · Ivena International Pte · 70,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Ivena 20" teak shower benches. The benches are made of light brown teak with padding on the feet. The seat and bottom shelf have a row of wood paneling. Item number 1049998 and UPC 8886474018015 are printed on the exterior packaging. The bench has a label that says, "100% wood from well-managed forests."
The hazard
The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting all purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Consumers have reported 81 incidents of the shower benches collapsing, breaking during use, or falling apart, including four reports of people being injured in falls. The four injuries included a fractured tailbone, persistent head and body aches and bruising.
Sold at: Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from October 2018 through June 2021 for about $80 in stores and $90 online.
Consumer contact: Ivena toll-free at 844-818-9388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.ivenainternational.com and click on "Recalls & Product Notices" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.