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

  • Recalled fondue sets
Name of Product:
Fondue Sets: the Modern Set in White, Black, or Stainless; the Classic Set in White or Black
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 24, 2004
Consumer Contact

Contact The Fondue Factory LLC at (866) 8-Fondue or via email at recall@fonduefactory.com 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.

Recall Details

Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 500 Fondue Sets. The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consumers. 

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

Units: About 500

Manufacturer/Importer: The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio

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

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.

Sold: 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.

Manufactured In: Taiwan

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

Consumer Contact: Contact The Fondue Factory LLC at (866) 8-Fondue or via email at recall@fonduefactory.com 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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

The Fondue Factory LLC has received three reports of the glass breaking. There have been no injuries reported.

Sold At:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio
Importer(s):

The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio

Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
04-552

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