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

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

Recall #: 04552
Affected scope: About 500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio recalled The recalled fondue sets include: the Modern Set I White (Item #10201), the Modern Set in….

CPSC, The Fondue Factory LLC Announce Recall to Replace Glass Stands on Fondue Sets was recalled by The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio in May 25, 2004. Reason: The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consu…. Remedy: Stop using the recalled fondue pot immediately and contact the firm for a replacement wir…. Verify recall #04552 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The top piece of glass that supports the fondue pot can shatter, posing a burn and laceration hazard to consu….

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agency class: May 25, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04552 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04552
Date reported	May 25, 2004
Date initiated	May 25, 2004
Recalling firm	The Fondue Factory LLC, of Boardman, Ohio
Affected scope	About 500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 25, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04552.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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