Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12040 · Nov 15, 2011 · Michaels Stores
28,000
units affected
28,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12040
- Date
- Nov 15, 2011
- Company
- Michaels Stores
- Units affected
- 28,000
- Product
- Ashland™ Glass Vase
- Product type
- Vases
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The vase is rectangular and made of clear glass. It is 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep. The SKU number "425827" and UPC number "6-927619-661665" are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.
What can happen
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ashland™ glass vase?
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.
What is the hazard?
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
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.