IKEA Recalls Glass Mugs Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11105 · Jan 20, 2011 · Ikea
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11105
- Date
- Jan 20, 2011
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- RUND clear glass mugs
- Product type
- Cookware and Tableware
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves RUND clear glass mugs sold in sizes 4cl, 21cl and 40cl. The mug is handmade of double-walled glass. "Hand Made Quality" is printed on a small transparent sticker on the side of the mug. Article numbers and supplier numbers listed below are located on the package. All sizes were sold in 2-packs. Article and supplier numbers included in the recall are: Mug Size Article Number Supplier Number 4cl 301-551-37 16790 21cl 301-496-79 40cl 501-496-78
What can happen
The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the RUND mugs and bring them back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IKEA has received one report of a laceration injury requiring medical attention. Eleven additional incidents have been reported outside of the U.S., resulting in four reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from October 2009 through March 2010 for between $5 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rund clear glass mugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the RUND mugs and bring them back to any IKEA store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing 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.