Ashland™ Glass Vase
CPSC Recall #12040 — November 14, 2011
Product
Ashland™ Glass Vase
Description
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.
Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received four reports of the vase shattering, causing lacerations to the hands for all four. One person had surgery, two got stitches.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the vase and return it to a Michaels Arts & Crafts store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
Units Affected
About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada
Sold At
Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China