The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 10349 · Sep 21, 2010 · The Gerson Company
203,000
units affected
203,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10349
- Date
- Sep 21, 2010
- Company
- The Gerson Company
- Units affected
- 203,000
- Product
- 20" Glass Vases
- Product type
- Vases
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled vases are made of clear glass and stand about 4" wide x 20" tall. The SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.
What can happen
The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.
- Sold at
- Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 20" glass vases?
Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The glass vases can break or fracture, 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.