Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015
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Recalled Tristan glass pitcher
Recall Summary
Name of product: Tristan glass pitchers
Hazard: The glass pitchers can break or leak, posing laceration and/or burn hazards to consumers if filled with hot tea.
Consumer Contact: Teavana toll free at (888) 665-0463 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Teavana.com and click on “Tristan Glass Pitcher Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
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Units: About 52,400 (in addition, 4,400 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves 64 oz. Tristan glass pitchers for hot or cold tea. They have a glass handle, stainless steel infuser and a lid and base that are made of flexible black silicone. The pitchers measure about 12 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. The Teavana logo is printed on the bottom. Style #30593000064 and SKU#11034874 are printed on the pitchers’ box.
Incidents/Injuries: Teavana has received 50 reports of the glass pitchers breaking or leaking, including three reports of lacerations and two minor burns.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass pitchers and return them to a Teavana store location (except for two stores: Columbia Mall, Columbia, Maryland, and Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Texas) or contact Teavana for a free replacement 66 oz. infusion tea pitcher plus a $25 Teavana gift card or for a Teavana gift card for the purchase price plus tax.
Sold exclusively at: Teavana stores nationwide and online at www.Teavana.com from May 2012 through June 2015 for about $50.
Importer(s): Teavana Corp., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured in: China
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