Cheryl & Co. Recalls Jingle Bell Ornaments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively By QVC
Recall 16079 · Jan 20, 2016 · Cheryl & Co.
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16079
- Date
- Jan 20, 2016
- Company
- Cheryl & Co.
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Cheryl's Jingle Bell ornaments with cookies and confections
- Product type
- Seasonal Decoration
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Cheryl's Jingle Bell ornaments that were sold with 64 cookies and confections. The round aluminum ornaments measure approximately 4 inches in diameter, have four snowflake cutouts and were sold in a set of eight units per box (two each of red, green, gold and silver).
What can happen
The decorative cutouts on the ornament have sharp metal edges that pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ornaments and return them to QVC for a full refund. Consumers are urged to use caution while handling the product. QVC will mail all known customers instructions for returning the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- QVC has received 140 reports of consumers who received finger cuts while handling the ornaments, including four consumers who required stitches.
- Sold at
- QVC televised shopping programs and online at QVC.com from November 2015 to December 2015 for about $55.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cheryl's jingle bell ornaments with cookies and confections?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ornaments and return them to QVC for a full refund. Consumers are urged to use caution while handling the product. QVC will mail all known customers instructions for returning the product.
What is the hazard?
The decorative cutouts on the ornament have sharp metal edges that pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.