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Product recall · CPSCJune 21, 2007Serious
Glassware Pieces
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What’s wrong
The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
Who to contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
The product
The recalled glassware pieces involve large and small tumblers, goblets and margaritas. The bottom half of the tumblers is aquamarine and the top half is yellow. The bottom of the margaritas and the goblets is clear and the top is aquamarine and yellow.
Details
- Units affected
- About 219,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2007)
- Recall date
- June 21, 2007
- Brand
- Pier 1 Imports, Fort Worth, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Pier 1 Imports has received 21 reports in total of glassware that cracked or broke, including one injury involving a minor cut from broken glass associated with a previous recall.
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its June 2007 catalog from January 2007 through April 2007 for about $6.
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: “Pier 1 Imports Expands Recall of Glassware Pieces”
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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