Libbey Glass Recalls Glass Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-11-03). Hazards: laceration, impact injury. About 16,600 units in the US and 2,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12034 |
| Published | 2011-11-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Cookware and Tableware |
| Products | Fantasy glass bowls |
| Firm named in the title | Libbey Glass |
| Firms | Libbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 16,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Commercial customers for use in foodservice establishments nationwide from August 2010 through September 2011. In addition, 48 bowls were sold to consumers at Libbey Outlet stores in Toledo, Ohio and Shreveport, Louisiana from August 2010 through September 2011 for about $6 to $7. Also, 45 bowls were sold to consumers at Home Outfitters in Canada from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $6. |
Description
This recall includes the Fantasy glass bowls sold with a lop-sided shape with one side taller than the other. The bowls are made of clear, colorless glass and were sold in only one size as 8.5 ounces. The bowls measure about 5 3/8 inches in height on the tallest side and about 2 1/4 inches across the base.
Hazard
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass bowls. Consumers can return the glass bowls to the point of purchase for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit or refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a glass bowl breaking while being washed in a commercial dishwasher. No injuries have been reported.
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