20" Glass Vases
CPSC Recall #10-349 — September 20, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-349 |
| Recall Date | September 20, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 203,000 in the U.S. and 9,000 in Canada |
| Importer | The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15. |
Product
20" Glass Vases
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: 20" Glass VasesUnits: About 203,000 in the U.S. and 9,000 in CanadaImporter: The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan.Hazard: The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents: The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.Description: The recalled vases are made of clear glass and stand about 4" wide x 20" tall. The SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.Sold at: Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gerson toll-free at (877) 461-6298 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.gersoncompany.com or email to [email protected].
Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.