On Sept. 9, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that approximately 70,000 Ivena teak shower benches sold exclusively at Costco had been recalled.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The recalled benches are made of light brown teak, measure 20 inches long, have padding on the feet, and have a shelf under the seat. They can be identified by item number 1049998 and UPC 8886474018015 on the packaging. They also come with a sticker that reads “100% wood from well-managed forests” affixed to the bench itself. For the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. The benches, which were sold at Costco stores and on the Costco website between Oct. 2018 and June 2021 for between $80 and $90, put users at risk for a fall, the CPSC notice reads. At the time the recall was announced, there had been 81 reports of the benches “collapsing, breaking during use, or falling apart,” the notice states. Unfortunately, among the customers whose benches broke, a number sustained serious injuries. As of Sept. 9, there had been four reported injuries associated with use of the Ivena benches, including a fractured tailbone, bruising, and head and body aches. If you purchased one of the Ivena teak benches at Costco or on Costco.com, the CPSC recommends that you stop using it immediately. The benches can be returned to Costco for a full refund; Costco is also contacting customers who purchased the recalled benches. If you have questions related to the recall, contact manufacturer Ivena on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT at 844-818-9388 or via the Ivena website. RELATED: Don’t Eat Any Foods Made by This Company Right Now, FDA Warns.
