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Product recall · CPSCNovember 15, 2011Serious
Michaels Stores Ashland Brand Glass Vase
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.michaels.com
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada
- Recall date
- November 15, 2011
- Made or distributed by
- Michaels Stores Inc. of Irving, Tex.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
4258276-927619-661665
Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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