PetSmart Expands Recall of Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-11-17). Hazards: laceration. About 81,300 units in the US and 4,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16038 |
| Published | 2015-11-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-18 |
| Product category | Aquariums or Accessories |
| Products | Glass fish bowls |
| Firm named in the title | PetSmart |
| Firms | Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. (importer); PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 81,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00737257187092 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2010 through September 2013 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves the 1.75-gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter. These fish bowls were sold under the Grreat Choice or Top Fin brand names with SKU number 5140161 and UPC code 737257187092. The SKU and UPC codes are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the fish bowl.
Hazard
The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return the fish bowl to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Use caution when handling the fish bowl for return due to the hazard.
Incidents and injuries
PetSmart has received 20 new reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including 14 additional reports of cuts to fingers and hands. Seven cuts required stitches and three others required surgery for lacerated tendons.
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