Teak shower benches
CPSC Recall #21-780 — September 9, 2021
Product
Teak shower benches
Description
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.”
Hazard
The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Incidents / Injuries
Consumers have reported 81 incidents of the shower benches collapsing, breaking during use, or falling apart, including four reports of people being injured in falls. The four injuries included a fractured tailbone, persistent head and body aches and bruising.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting all purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 70,000 (In addition, about 11,317 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from October 2018 through June 2021 for about $80 in stores and $90 online.
Manufacturer
Ivena International Pte. Ltd., of Singapore
Importer
Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Wash.
Manufactured In
Indonesia