The Gerson Company · Recalled
The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 203,000 in the U.S. and 9,000 in Canada
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 9
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled vases are made of clear glass and stand about 4" wide x 20" tall. The SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.
The file
- Sold at
- Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15.
- Product type
- Vases
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan.
Incident log
The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Gerson toll-free at (877) 461-6298 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.gersoncompany.com or email to recall@gersoncompany.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 SEP 21 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.