The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·14240·Announced 2014-07-24

Far East Brokers Recalls Glass Beverage Dispenser Sets Due to Injury Hazard

Far East Brokers is recalling glass beverage dispenser sets sold at Publix because the metal stand can break, posing an injury hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (shoulder injury), fitting the High severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported or is limited to non-critical injuries without fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. is recalling approximately 4,000 glass beverage dispenser sets sold exclusively at Publix Super Markets stores nationwide from April 2014 through June 2014 for about $25. The recall involves a clear glass ovoid-like shaped container with a clear glass lid, a silver spigot, and a wire three-legged metal stand. The glass container holds up to 1.7 gallons of beverage and measures 13.5 inches high. The item number 962826 FEB44496-01-113 and barcode number 11546-34437 are included on the packaging.

The metal stand supporting the glass dispenser can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The firm has received one report of a metal stand breaking, in which a consumer injured her shoulder attempting to catch the falling dispenser.

Consumers should immediately stop using the glass beverage dispenser and metal support stand and return the set to a Publix Super Markets store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Far East Brokers toll-free at (877) 695-8354 anytime, or online at www.fareastbrokers.com and click on "Safety Recall".

The recalled product

Product
Glass Beverage Dispenser
Manufacturer
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen & Dining
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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