The Museum of Modern Art Recalls Glass Little Wanderer Snow Globes Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at MoMA Design Stores
CPSC recall 24106 · announced February 1, 2024 · Design Ideas · 1,915 units affected
The product
This recall involves glass snow globes, with a plastic artwork figurine "Little Wanderer" inside the snow globe. The snow globes measure 4.5 inches high x 3.3 inches wide with a wood base, and have a yellow, blue, or red figurine inside.
The hazard
The snow globes can crack or fracture, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled snow globes. Contact the Museum of Modern Art for a full refund. The museum is contacting all known purchasers. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 39 reports of the snow globe cracking or fracturing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: MoMA Design Stores and online at store.moma.org during November 2023 for about $85.
Consumer contact: MoMA Design Store at 800-793-3167 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email at order_services@moma.org with the subject line "RECALL" or online at https://storehelpcenter.moma.org/hc/en-us/articles/22508238195853-Recall or at www.store.moma.org, and click on Help Center at the bottom of the page 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.