The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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.

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