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

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

Recall #: 10348
Affected scope: About 1,600

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Tea for One "Flourish" design tea pot set, which includes a stac….

Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 16, 2010. Reason: Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk …. Remedy: Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores for a full ref…. Verify recall #10348 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk ….

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agency class: September 16, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10348 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

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what 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.

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	10348
Date reported	September 16, 2010
Date initiated	September 16, 2010
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,600
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

Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product…

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 16, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10348.

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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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