CPSCGeneral Alert
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: November 15, 2011Recall ID: 12040Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The vase is rectangular and made of clear glass. It is 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep. The SKU number "425827" and UPC number "6-927619-661665" are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.
Affected Products
Ashland™ Glass Vase
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Michaels-Stores-Recalls-Ashland-Brand-Glass-Vase-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12040.12040a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12040.12040b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12040.12040c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of the vase shattering, causing lacerations to the hands for all four. One person had surgery, two got stitches. |
| Products › Name | Ashland™ Glass Vase |
| Products › Type | Vases |
| Products › Category I D | 2218 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 917 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the vase and return it to a Michaels Arts & Crafts store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care. |
| Retailers › Name | Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2011-11-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The vase is rectangular and made of clear glass. It is 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep. The SKU number "425827" and UPC number "6-927619-661665" are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase. |
| Distributors › Name | Michaels Stores Inc. of Irving, Tex. |
| Recall Number | 12040 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11941r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Michaels at (800) 642-4235 Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.michaels.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |