CPSCDecember 18, 2013

Libbey Glass Cocktail Glasses recall: Laceration Hazard

Libbey Glass Recalls Cocktail Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Libbey Glass Cocktail Glasses recalled?

The glasses can break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glasses and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit, refund or replacement. Contact: Libbey Glass at (800) 982-7063 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.libbey.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

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
Bristol Valley Cocktail Glasses with Sheer Rim
Company
Libbey Glass Inc., of Toledo, Ohio
Quantity
About 218,000
Sold at
Commercial customers for use in foodservice establishments, at the Libbey Outlet Store in Shreveport, Louisiana and at various independent liquor stores nationwide from January 2013 through November 2013 for between $1 and $4 per glass.
Recall date
December 18, 2013
Incidents / injuries
Libbey has received 16 reports from commercial customers of glasses breaking, including one report of a minor laceration to a restaurant patron when the glass broke during use.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Bristol Valley, model 8555SR, cocktail glasses with sheer rims. The glasses are made of clear, colorless glass in a 7.75-ounce cocktail design with a thin rim. The glasses measure about 6¼ inches high, 3¼ inches wide at the base, and 4¼ inches wide at the top. They were sold individually and in 24-piece cartons for commercial users.

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