Glass fish bowls
CPSC Recall #16-038 — November 17, 2015
Product
Glass fish bowls
Description
The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.
Hazard
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
PetSmart has received 20 new reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including 14 additional reports of cuts to fingers and hands. Seven cuts required stitches and three others required surgery for lacerated tendons.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return the fish bowl to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Use caution when handling the fish bowl for return due to the hazard.
Units Affected
About 81,300 in the U.S. and 4,000 in Canada (an additional 10,200 were recalled in the U.S. on April 24, 2014 and 1,000 were previously recalled in Canada)
Sold At
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2010 through September 2013 for about $20.
Manufacturer
Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Importer
PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Manufactured In
China