Cheryl & Co. Recalls Jingle Bell Ornaments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively By QVC
CPSC recall 16079 · announced January 20, 2016 · Cheryl & Co · 25,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Cheryl's Jingle Bell ornaments that were sold with 64 cookies and confections. The round aluminum ornaments measure approximately 4 inches in diameter, have four snowflake cutouts and were sold in a set of eight units per box (two each of red, green, gold and silver).
The hazard
The decorative cutouts on the ornament have sharp metal edges that pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ornaments and return them to QVC for a full refund. Consumers are urged to use caution while handling the product. QVC will mail all known customers instructions for returning the product. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): QVC has received 140 reports of consumers who received finger cuts while handling the ornaments, including four consumers who required stitches.
Sold at: QVC televised shopping programs and online at QVC.com from November 2015 to December 2015 for about $55.
Consumer contact: QVC at 800-367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm’s website at www.qvc.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.