Michaels Stores Ashland Brand Glass Vase recall: Laceration Hazard
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Michaels Stores Ashland Brand Glass Vase recalled?
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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: 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ashland™ Glass Vase
- Company
- Michaels Stores Inc. of Irving, Tex.
- Quantity
- About 28,000 in the U.S. and 1,800 in Canada
- Sold at
- Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores from January 2008 through October 2011 for about $20.
- Recall date
- November 15, 2011
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.