IKEA · Recalled
IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 110,000 nationwide (and about 767,000 more worldwide)
- Reports
- 18
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled vases have thick black, white or clear glass walls. They stand about 28 inches high and weigh about 11 pounds. The base diameter is about 6 inches and the top diameter is about 9 inches. The IKEA logo and one of three article numbers are printed on the underside of the base. The article numbers are 201-102-34 (black), 501-121-99 (white) and 000-795-45 (clear).
The file
- Sold at
- IKEA stores exclusively nationwide from April 2004 through December 2006 for about $40.
- Product type
- Vases
- Made in
- Poland
- Recalled by
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Incident log
IKEA has received 18 reports of these vases breaking, resulting in seven reports of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should return the vase to their local IKEA store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
For additional information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 01 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.