The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-09-21). Hazards: laceration. About 203,000 units in the US and 9,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10349 |
| Published | 2010-09-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Vases |
| Products | 20" Glass Vases |
| Firm named in the title | The Gerson Company |
| Firms | The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 203,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 9,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00037916889603 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.
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