The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 10349 · announced September 21, 2010 · The Gerson · 203,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.
Sold at: Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.