The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07306·Announced 2007-09-13

Back to Basics Recalls IT400 Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard

Back to Basics Products is recalling IT400 Iced Tea Makers because component failure can cause a fire. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Back to Basics Products LLC is recalling approximately 10,000 IT400 Iced Tea Makers due to a fire hazard. The recalled units are mostly white with a 2.5-quart glass pitcher. The recall includes only products with a date code of CA1307 or CA1307-A, which is printed on a small white sticker on the bottom of the unit. The model number is also embossed on the bottom.

The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the recall. The units were sold at Bon-Ton department stores, hardware stores nationwide, the JCPenney catalog, and Internet retailers from April 2007 through July 2007 for between $40 and $50.

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled iced tea makers immediately. They should contact Back to Basics Products to receive a free replacement product or refund. For additional information, consumers can call the firm at (800) 874-4084 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit www.backtobasicsproducts.com, or e-mail [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
IT400 Iced Tea Makers
Manufacturer
Back to Basics Products LLC, of West Bend, Wis. and Bluffdale, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fire

See all →