Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots with bamboo stands recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 1, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

17023

Sold / distributed

Amazon retailers, Cost Plus World Market, Uncommon Goods and Urban Outfitters and online at www.Amazon.com from March 2014 through September 2016 for between $40 and $70.

Why it was recalled

The bamboo votive stand can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots with bamboo stands. The 30-ounce glass teapots have a removable glass tea infuser sold with a votive-candle holder inside the bamboo stand. The Kikkerland teapots have model number TP02 printed on the packaging next to the UPC code. The Cost Plus World Market teapots have a white sticker with number 25024784 printed on the packaging. No votive candles were included with the teapots.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teapots and stands and contact the firm for return instructions. Consumers who purchased online will be mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who bought the teapots at stores can return the teapots and stands for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.