Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12034 · Nov 3, 2011 · Libbey Glass
16,600
units affected
16,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12034
- Date
- Nov 3, 2011
- Company
- Libbey Glass
- Units affected
- 16,600
- Product
- Fantasy glass bowls
- Product type
- Cookware and Tableware
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall includes the Fantasy glass bowls sold with a lop-sided shape with one side taller than the other. The bowls are made of clear, colorless glass and were sold in only one size as 8.5 ounces. The bowls measure about 5 3/8 inches in height on the tallest side and about 2 1/4 inches across the base.
What can happen
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass bowls. Consumers can return the glass bowls to the point of purchase for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a glass bowl breaking while being washed in a commercial dishwasher. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Commercial customers for use in foodservice establishments nationwide from August 2010 through September 2011. In addition, 48 bowls were sold to consumers at Libbey Outlet stores in Toledo, Ohio and Shreveport, Louisiana from August 2010 through September 2011 for about $6 to $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fantasy glass bowls?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass bowls. Consumers can return the glass bowls to the point of purchase for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit or refund.
What is the hazard?
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, 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.