PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 16038 · Nov 17, 2015 · PetSmart
81,300
units affected
81,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16038
- Date
- Nov 17, 2015
- Company
- PetSmart
- Units affected
- 81,300
- Product
- Glass fish bowls
- Product type
- Aquariums or Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the 1.75-gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter. These fish bowls were sold under the Grreat Choice or Top Fin brand names with SKU number 5140161 and UPC code 737257187092. The SKU and UPC codes are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the fish bowl.
What can happen
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return the fish bowl to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Use caution when handling the fish bowl for return due to the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- PetSmart has received 20 new reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including 14 additional reports of cuts to fingers and hands. Seven cuts required stitches and three others required surgery for lacerated tendons.
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2010 through September 2013 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass fish bowls?
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return the fish bowl to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Use caution when handling the fish bowl for return due to the hazard.
What is the hazard?
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, 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.