Crate and Barrel Recalls Holiday Milk Bottles Due To Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 19068 · announced February 20, 2019 · Crate And Barrel Of Northbrook, Ill · 17,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Crate and Barrel's Holiday Bear Acrylic Milk Bottle. The clear acrylic bottle measures 5.5 inches tall and 2.75 inches wide at the base and has a removable plastic straw. A graphic of a bear in a red sweater is printed on the wide part of the bottle.
The hazard
The plastic straw that comes with the milk bottle can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled milk bottles and contact Crate and Barrel to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the straw breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Crate and Barrel retail stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from August 2018 through November 2018 for about $5.
Consumer contact: Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Saturday through Sunday or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on “Product Recall” 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.