IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 07095 · Feb 1, 2007 · Ikea
110,000
units affected
110,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07095
- Date
- Feb 1, 2007
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 110,000
- Product
- PARODI Glass Floor Vases
- Product type
- Vases
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled vases have thick black, white or clear glass walls. They stand about 28 inches high and weigh about 11 pounds. The base diameter is about 6 inches and the top diameter is about 9 inches. The IKEA logo and one of three article numbers are printed on the underside of the base. The article numbers are 201-102-34 (black), 501-121-99 (white) and 000-795-45 (clear).
What can happen
The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should return the vase to their local IKEA store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IKEA has received 18 reports of these vases breaking, resulting in seven reports of injury.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores exclusively nationwide from April 2004 through December 2006 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled parodi glass floor vases?
Consumers should return the vase to their local IKEA store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
What is the hazard?
The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, 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.