PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 14155 · Apr 24, 2014 · PetSmart
10,200
units affected
10,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14155
- Date
- Apr 24, 2014
- Company
- PetSmart
- Units affected
- 10,200
- 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 Great 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 it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- PetSmart has received 10 reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including five reports of cuts to fingers and a knee. Four of the cuts required stitches. One required surgery for a lacerated tendon in a consumer's finger.
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from February 2013 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 it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
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.