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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 1, 2024Serious
The Museum of Modern Art Glass Little Wanderer Snow Globes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The snow globes can crack or fracture, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled snow globes. Contact the Museum of Modern Art for a full refund. The museum is contacting all known purchasers.
Who to contact: MoMA Design Store at 800-793-3167 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email at order_services@moma.org with the subject line "RECALL" or online at https://storehelpcenter.moma.org/hc/en-us/articles/22508238195853-Recall or at www.store.moma.org, and click on Help Center at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves glass snow globes, with a plastic artwork figurine "Little Wanderer" inside the snow globe. The snow globes measure 4.5 inches high x 3.3 inches wide with a wood base, and have a yellow, blue, or red figurine inside.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,915
- Recall date
- February 1, 2024
- Brand
- Design Ideas Ltd, of Springfield, Illinois
- Made or distributed by
- The Museum of Modern Art, of New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 39 reports of the snow globe cracking or fracturing. No injuries have been reported.
MoMA Design Stores and online at store.moma.org during November 2023 for about $85.
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: “The Museum of Modern Art Recalls Glass Little Wanderer Snow Globes Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at MoMA Design Stores”
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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