CPSCGeneral Alert
The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: September 21, 2010Recall ID: 10349Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
20" Glass Vases
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/The-Gerson-Company-Recalls-Glass-Vases-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e8c099c20bd84aebb21332c7018fea89.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled glass vase |
| Hazards › Name | The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands. |
| Products › Name | 20" Glass Vases |
| Products › Type | Vases |
| Products › Category I D | 2218 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 203,000 in the U.S. and 9,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 341 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan. |
| Retailers › Name | Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 037916889603 |
| Recall Number | 10349 |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/11642r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Gerson toll-free at (877) 461-6298 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.gersoncompany.com or email to recall@gersoncompany.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |