Recall: Shower Benches Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Ivena and Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves Ivena 20" teak shower benches. The benches are made of light brown teak with padding on the feet. The seat and bottom shelf have a row of wood paneling. Item number 1049998 and UPC 8886474018015 are printed on the exterior packaging. The bench has a label that says, "100% wood from well-managed forests."

Name of product: Teak shower benches

Units: About 70,000 (In addition, about 11,317 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer: Ivena International Pte. Ltd., of Singapore

Hazard: The shower bench can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower benches and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is contacting all purchasers directly.

Recall date: September 09, 2021

Incidents/Injuries: Consumers have reported 81 incidents of the shower benches collapsing, breaking during use, or falling apart, including four reports of people being injured in falls. The four injuries included a fractured tailbone, persistent head and body aches and bruising.

Sold At: Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from October 2018 through June 2021 for about $80 in stores and $90 online.

Importers: Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Wash.

Manufactured in: Indonesia

Consumer contact: Ivena toll-free at 844-818-9388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.ivenainternational.com and click on "Recalls & Product Notices" for more information.

Recall number: 21-780