Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard

What's being recalled

This recall involves the Tea for One "Flourish" design tea pot set, which includes a stackable teapot and cup. The teapot and cup are white ceramic with matching metallic foil decorations on each. The tea cup is marked "Dishwasher and microwave safe" and "Made in China" on the bottom, in English and French.

The problem, in CPSC's words

Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

International Coffee & Tea has received one report from a consumer of a tea cup sparking when used in a microwave oven. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product on-line can contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf company for instructions on returning the tea sets by mail.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® at (800) 832-5323/(800) TEA LEAF between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.coffeebean.com

Open the official CPSC notice