CPSC, The Fondue Factory LLC Announce Recall to Replace Glass Stands on Fondue Sets

Recalled May 25, 2004 · CPSC recall 04552 · The Fondue Factory

Hazard

The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Stop using the recalled fondue pot immediately and contact the firm for a replacement wire frame stand that replaces the glass stand.

Units

About 500

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.

What to do

Stop using the recalled fondue pot immediately and contact the firm for a replacement wire frame stand that replaces the glass stand.

Contact

Contact The Fondue Factory LLC at (866) 8-Fondue or via email at [email protected] 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.

Product

Fondue Sets: the Modern Set in White, Black, or Stainless; the Classic Set in White or Black

Manufacturer(s)

The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio

Imported by

The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio

Retailers

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.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →