Demdaco Microwavable Bowl Holders recalled due to Fire Hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled Demdaco Bowl Microwavable Bowl Holders and contact Demdaco for a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves Demdaco Microwavable Bowl Holders. The bowl holders are composed of cotton and linen fabric. They were available in various colours with 20 different designs and two sizes, including 6.5” for the small size and 8” for the large size. DEMDACO is printed on the tag sewn into the side of the bowl holder.
| SKU | PRODUCT NAME |
|---|---|
| 1004180600 | Heart of the Home Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180601 | Meadow Flowers Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180602 | Good Food Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180603 | Happiness Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180604 | Homegrown Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180605 | Spring Leaves Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180606 | Nourish Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180607 | Seasoned Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180640 | Bon Appétit Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180641 | Kaleidoscope Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180642 | Eat Well Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180643 | Love Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180732 | Game Day Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180733 | Hot Stuff Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180734 | Day Two Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004180735 | Stars & Stripes Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 1004470090 | Warm Heart Bowl Cozy |
| 1004470091 | Full of Happy Bowl Cozy |
| 1004470092 | Filled with Love Bowl Cozy |
| 1004470093 | Warm & Cozy Bowl Cozy |
| 2020210442 | Yum Yum Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 2020210443 | Warm Cozy Microwavable Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 2020210444 | Sweater Pattern Bowl Pot Holder - Set of 2 |
| 2020220420 | Snowfall Bowl Cozy - Set of 2 |
| 2020220421 | Let There Be Peace Bowl Cozy - Set of 2 |
| 2020220422 | Holly Berries Bowl Cozy - Set of 2 |
| 2020220423 | Howl-idays Bowl Cozy - Set of 2 |
Issue
The recalled bowl holders’ fabric may char when warmed as intended in microwave for 3 minutes with a microwavable bowl containing liquid, posing a fire hazard.
As of April 26th 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
In the Unites States, the company has received 3 reports of charred fabric and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bowl holders and contact their local Demdaco retailer to obtain a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Demdaco by telephone at 1-888-336-3226 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM CST Monday to Friday. Press '5' when prompted to speak to a customer care representative.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Demdaco
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 369 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and 56,000 units were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from August 2020 to December 2021.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in India
Details
Distributor
Demdaco
Leawood, Kansas
USA
Manufacturer
Pebbles Home
New Delhi
India
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