CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11941r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11941r-eng.php
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.
Injuries
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.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12040
Product Information
Product Name
Ashland™ Glass Vase
Product Type
Vases
Number of Units
About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada
Distributed By
Michaels Stores Inc. of Irving, Tex.
Manufactured In
China