Teak shower benches recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

September 9, 2021

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Shower Benches Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Ivena and Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Recall number

21780

Brand / firm

Ivena International Pte. Ltd., of Singapore

Sold / distributed

Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from October 2018 through June 2021 for about $80 in stores and $90 online.

Why it was recalled

The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting all purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.